Materials certified by it to the Commissioner of Customs to be source materials the entry of which is necessary in the interest of the common defense and security
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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
Products classified under HTS 9808.00.50.00
Uranium Ore Concentrate (U3O8)
Uranium ore concentrate, commonly known as yellowcake (U3O8), is a powdered uranium oxide produced from uranium ore after milling. It is certified by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission or Department of Energy as source material essential for nuclear fuel production and the U.S. common defense and security interests. This material falls under HTS 9808.00.5000 due to its critical role in the nuclear fuel cycle.
Natural Uranium Metal Ingots
Natural uranium metal in ingot form, containing approximately 0.7% U-235, certified as source material for nuclear reactor fuel fabrication. Essential for Department of Energy programs supporting national defense. Classified under 9808.00.5000 due to NRC/DOE certification for common defense needs.
Depleted Uranium Metal Pellets
Depleted uranium (DU) metal pellets with U-235 content below 0.711%, certified by DOE for armor-penetrating applications and radiation shielding. Source material essential for national defense programs. Qualifies under 9808.00.5000 with proper government certification.
Thorium Nitrate Crystals
High-purity thorium nitrate (Th(NO3)4) crystals certified as source material for thorium-based nuclear fuel cycle development. NRC/DOE certified for advanced reactor research supporting energy security. Falls under 9808.00.5000 special provisions.
Uranium Tetrafluoride (UF4) Powder
Green salt uranium tetrafluoride (UF4) powder, intermediate in uranium conversion process, certified by DOE for national defense fuel production. Source material under strict NRC/DOE control. Classified 9808.00.5000 when certified for security interests.
Thorium Metal Turnings
Machining turnings and chips of thorium metal certified by NRC as source material for nuclear research and development. Recyclable scrap essential for DOE thorium fuel programs. Qualifies under 9808.00.5000 with government certification.
Natural Uranium Oxide (U3O4)
Uranium oxide (U3O4) powder produced during uranium processing, certified DOE source material for fuel fabrication and defense reactor programs. Intermediate product in nuclear fuel cycle. 9808.00.5000 classification with certification.
Thorium Hydroxide Precipitate
Thorium hydroxide (Th(OH)4) precipitate from mineral processing, certified NRC source material for advanced nuclear fuel development. Key intermediate for thorium oxide production. Special classification 9808.00.5000.
Uranium Metal Scrap Segments
Croppings, trimmings, and offcuts from natural uranium metal fabrication certified DOE source material. Recyclable for defense nuclear programs. Requires NRC/DOE certification for 9808.00.5000 duty-free entry.
Monazite Sand Concentrate
Monazite sand concentrate containing 5-7% thorium oxide, certified NRC source material for thorium extraction programs. Essential for DOE advanced reactor fuel development. 9808.00.5000 with certification.