Uranium — Uzbekistan — A-844-802

An AD/CVD measure involving uranium is a U.S. trade remedy that may apply to covered uranium products imported from specified countries. “AD” means antidumping: the government may impose duties when imports are found to be sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. “CVD” means countervailing duty: additional duties may apply when foreign government subsidies benefit the imported merchandise. The measure’s exact scope, countries, producers, exporters, and product descriptions control whether it applies.

This typically affects uranium producers, exporters, U.S. importers, distributors, utilities, and other businesses bringing covered uranium merchandise into the United States. It matters because AD/CVD duties are generally separate from ordinary customs duty and may create significant import costs, entry-documentation requirements, and potential liability if the merchandise is incorrectly classified or the measure is missed. Uranium products can also involve specialized regulatory controls, so customs-broker or trade-counsel review may be appropriate.

What to check

• Read the measure’s official scope language, including covered uranium forms, chemical or physical characteristics, and exclusions; do not rely on the product name alone.
• Confirm the country of origin, exporter, producer, and manufacturer against the measure’s listed countries and company-specific information.
• Check the applicable Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) classification, but remember that an HTSUS number is generally an identification aid and does not by itself determine scope.
• Ask your customs broker or trade counsel whether an AD/CVD cash-deposit requirement, certification, or special entry statement applies to the shipment.
• Keep purchase records, product specifications, origin documentation, and producer or exporter details needed to support the entry and any later U.S. Customs or Commerce review.