Plutonium-239 Dioxide Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
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
• 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