Natural Uranium & Its Compounds; Alloys, Dispersions & Ceramic Products

Natural uranium metal, uranium oxides, fluorides (including hexafluoride), and related alloys and ceramic products are subject to strict Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing requirements and Department of Energy oversight, making import authorization a prerequisite well before customs entry. The US schedule provides distinct 10-digit lines for uranium metal (2844101000), natural uranium oxide (2844102010), uranium fluoride (2844102020), uranium hexafluoride (2844102025), residual natural uranium compounds (2844102050 and 2844102055), and alloys/dispersions/ceramics (2844105000). Canada, France, and Kazakhstan are the leading US import sources, reflecting the geography of global uranium mining and conversion capacity. These materials are also subject to export controls and international safeguards agreements that affect documentation requirements at entry.