Uranium-235 Enriched Isotope from China
Uranium-235 enriched isotope is a radioactive isotope used primarily in nuclear reactors for fission reactions and in research applications. It falls under HTS 2844.43.00 as a radioactive isotope other than those specified in subheadings 2844.10, 2844.20, or 2844.30, meeting the criteria for elements with artificially modified isotopic composition.
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 or DOE export/import license prior to shipment; verify specific activity exceeds 74 Bq/g
• Provide detailed radioactivity documentation including decay chains and half-life data
• Use Type B packaging compliant with IAEA SSR-6 for transport; avoid common pitfalls like incomplete shielding specs