2844.10

Analysis

Subheading 2844.10 covers natural uranium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium…, within heading 2844. The first six digits are shared by every country that uses the Harmonized System, so this part of the code is the same in the US, UK and EU schedules; the 3 US tariff lines below it are national.

1 of its 3 lines with a percentage rate are duty-free at the general rate (33%) and 2 are dutiable, from duty-free up to 5%. The median line pays 5%.

The spread of 5 percentage points between the cheapest and dearest lines makes misclassification expensive here. The highest rate, 5%, applies to 2844.10.10 (natural uranium and its compounds; alloys…) and 2844.10.50 (natural uranium and its compounds; alloys…).

The US splits it as follows: 2844.10.10 for natural uranium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including… (5%), 2844.10.20 for natural uranium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including… (duty-free) and 2844.10.50 for natural uranium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including… (5%).