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Highly enriched uranium

Any form of uranium with a uranium-235 concentration of 20% or higher. The 20% enrichment level has been established as a threshold above which material assumes particular importance from a non-proliferation standpoint and is subject to special legislation with regard to export licenses, physical protection and safeguarding.

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