Uranium Ore Concentrate from Japan
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.
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
• 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