Uranium-235 Enriched Isotope from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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