Uranium Ore Concentrate

Uranium ore concentrate (U3O8) acquired by the Commodity Credit Corporation through barter of surplus wheat with foreign governments. Classified under HTS 9808.00.70.00 as a strategic material certified by the CCC for national energy security needs. These materials are essential for nuclear fuel production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2612.10.00.00Higher: 25% vs 10%

If entered commercially without CCC certification

Uranium ores and concentrates fall under Chapter 26 when not qualifying for CCC strategic material provisions

9802.00.40Same rate: 10%

If US-origin agricultural commodities exchanged directly

Returned US goods after foreign repairs/alterations use different CCC provisions

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain CCC certification prior to import confirming strategic material status and barter origin

Maintain detailed barter transaction records linking agricultural exports to material acquisition

Coordinate with NRC for nuclear material handling and transportation compliance requirements

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Tungsten ore concentrate obtained by CCC through exchange of corn surplus for strategic minerals. Classified under 9808.00.70.00 as essential for defense manufacturing and aerospace applications. Critical for tool steels and military hardware production.

Molybdenum Disulfide Concentrate

Molybdenum disulfide (molybdite) concentrate acquired via CCC barter of soybeans. Strategic lubricant material for aerospace and defense applications under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Essential for high-temperature, high-pressure industrial uses.

Cobalt Ore Concentrate

Cobalt hydroxide ore concentrate from CCC exchange of surplus dairy products. Critical strategic material for battery production and superalloys under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Vital for defense electronics and jet engines.

Rare Earth Oxide Concentrate

Mixed rare earth oxide concentrate (cerium, lanthanum, neodymium) from CCC grain barter. Strategic materials for electronics, magnets, and defense systems under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Critical for high-tech manufacturing.

Chromite Ore Concentrate

High-grade chromite ore concentrate acquired through CCC cotton barter transactions. Strategic material for stainless steel and defense armor production under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Essential for corrosion-resistant alloys.

Columbite-Tantalite Ore

Coltan (columbite-tantalite) ore concentrate from CCC rice exchange programs. Strategic material for electronics capacitors and aerospace components under HTS 9808.00.70.00. Critical for tantalum production.