Gas Centrifuge for Uranium Enrichment from Canada
A high-speed rotating machine that uses centrifugal force to separate uranium isotopes U-235 and U-238 in gaseous UF6 form. It falls under HTS 8401.20.00.00 as specialized apparatus for isotopic separation in nuclear fuel production.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain export licenses from origin country and U.S
• NRC/DOE approvals due to nuclear dual-use regulations
• Provide detailed technical specs and end-use statements to avoid classification disputes
• Verify ITAR/EAR controls; common pitfall is insufficient proliferation nonproliferation documentation