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Plutonium-239 Dioxide Powder from Canada

Plutonium-239 dioxide (PuO2) is a ceramic compound of the radioactive element plutonium (atomic number 94), used in mixed oxide (MOX) nuclear fuel fabrication. Classified under HTS 2844.43.00 as a compound of radioactive elements beyond atomic number 84, including ceramic products containing such elements.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada

Import Tips

Secure DOE/NNSA authorization certificate; include Pu-239 content and isotopic purity documentation

Conduct criticality safety evaluation for transport containers per 10 CFR 71

Label with UN2915 Radioactive Material, Type B(U) package; beware of misclassification as spent fuel