2844.30.20.20 - Fluorides

HTS 2844.30.20.20 specifically covers **fluoride compounds of uranium depleted in U235 or thorium**. This classification focuses on chemical compounds where fluorine is bonded to either depleted uranium (uranium with a lower concentration of the isotope U235 than naturally occurs) or thorium. These compounds are derived from the processing or utilization of these radioactive elements.

This category is distinguished from its siblings, 2844.30.20.10 (Oxides) and 2844.30.20.50 (Other), by the specific chemical nature of the anion present. While oxides are characterized by oxygen, and "Other" encompasses a broader range of uranium or thorium compounds not otherwise specified, this classification is exclusively for compounds containing fluorine. For example, uranium tetrafluoride (UF4) or thorium tetrafluoride (ThF4) would fall under this heading.

As this HTS code represents a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this category relies on the precise identification of the material as a fluoride compound containing depleted uranium or thorium, and its exclusion from more specific categories like oxides. The classification hinges on the chemical composition and the presence of these specific radioactive elements.