Depleted Uranium Metal Pellets from Japan
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.
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
• DOE certification must specify defense end-use (armor, shielding, counterweights)
• Comply with DOT hazardous material transport regulations for radioactive material
• Include material assay certificates verifying U-235 depletion levels