Uranium-235 Enriched Isotope from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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