Plutonium-239 Dioxide Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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