Uranium Mill Tailings Residue from China
Radioactive residues from uranium ore processing mills, consisting of tailings containing thorium-230 and radium-226 decay products. Classified under HTS 2844.44.00.00 as radioactive residues per Chapter 28 Note 4(f), distinct from pure isotopes or compounds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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
Import Tips
• Obtain NRC or Agreement State license prior to import; ensure transport via Type B containers per DOT 49 CFR; declare exact radioactivity levels to avoid misclassification as waste under 2844.40