Uranium-235 Enriched Isotope from China
Uranium-235 is a fissile isotope used in nuclear reactors and weapons, classified under HTS 2844.43.0028 as a radioactive isotope other than those in subheadings 2844.10, 2844.20, or 2844.30. It meets the definition of artificially modified isotopic mixtures with specific radioactivity exceeding natural levels.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
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
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain NRC and DOE licenses prior to import; ensure IAEA safeguards agreement compliance; verify specific radioactivity >74 Bq/g with certified lab documentation to avoid reclassification