You need a licence to import the following nuclear materials: 1. uranium ore concentrates 2. plutonium, uranium 233, uranium enriched in the isotopes 233 or 235, natural. You can apply for a licence from the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). You should allow 2 months for your application to be processed. Check the guidance on import licensing from the ONR. See the related guidance on: 1. exporting nuclear materials 2. shipping radioactive waste and spent fuel 3.
Can I import uranium?
Importers must apply to ONR for a licence to import the following nuclear materials: Plutonium, Uranium 233, Uranium enriched in the isotopes 233 or 235, natural Uranium and mixtures, compounds and alloys containing any of the foregoing, including spent or irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements (cartridges). This is regulated by ONR CNSS.
(a) A general license is hereby issued to receive, acquire, possess, use, or transfer, in accordance with the provisions of paragraphs (b), (c), (d), and (e) of this section, depleted uranium contained in industrial products or devices for the purpose of providing a concentrated mass in a small volume of the product or device.
British Nuclear Fuels Limited processes uranium on behalf of overseas customers for subsequent re-export. The origin of that ore is a matter for BNFL's customers.'90 In 1979, the UK had signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with Australia that specifically mentions transfers of nuclear material.
What uranium is regulated by ONR CNSs?
Plutonium, Uranium 233, Uranium enriched in the isotopes 233 or 235, natural Uranium and mixtures, compounds and alloys containing any of the foregoing, including spent or irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements (cartridges). This is regulated by ONR CNSS. Please be aware that all countries, including EU states, need to submit an import licence.
What is a 28 44 uranium tariff?
Tariff heading: 28 44 - Plutonium, Uranium 233, Uranium enriched in the isotopes 233 or 235, natural Uranium and mixtures, compounds and alloys containing any of the foregoing, including spent or irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements (cartridges). Please use the current UK Trade Tariff commodity codes.
What is uranium tariff?
Tariff heading: 26 12 - Uranium Ore and concentrates. Tariff heading: 28 44 - Plutonium, Uranium 233, Uranium enriched in the isotopes 233 or 235, natural Uranium and mixtures, compounds and alloys containing any of the foregoing, including spent or irradiated nuclear reactor fuel elements (cartridges).