Gas Centrifuge for Uranium Enrichment from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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