2844.30.20.10 - Oxide

This HTS category, 2844.30.20.10, specifically classifies oxides of uranium depleted in U235, thorium, or compounds thereof. This includes materials where oxygen is chemically bonded with these radioactive elements. These oxides are distinct from other forms of uranium or thorium compounds, such as the fluorides classified under 2844.30.20.20, which involves fluorine as the other primary element. The "Other" category at this level (2844.30.20.50) serves as a residual classification for any uranium or thorium compounds that do not fit into the oxide or fluoride sub-classifications.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification hinges on the accurate identification of the material as an oxide and its composition involving depleted uranium or thorium. Practical considerations for classification will involve laboratory analysis to confirm the elemental composition and chemical form of the product. The governing principle remains the inclusion of depleted uranium or thorium as the primary radioactive constituents within an oxide matrix.