Plutonium-239 Dioxide Powder from China
Plutonium-239 dioxide (PuO2) is a fissile compound used in mixed oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel, classified here as a radioactive compound of an element with atomic number >84. It qualifies under note 4(c) for chemically defined compounds of transuranic elements.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.91.0125%Effective with respect to entries on or after September 27, 2024, articles the product of China, as provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Secure DOE/NNSA authorization certificate; implement criticality safety analysis per 10 CFR 71; use Type B(U) packaging certified for fissile material transport