Heading 2844

Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes) and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products

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Heading 2844 covers radioactive chemical elements and isotopes, their compounds, and mixtures or residues containing them, plus spent reactor fuel. It is split first by uranium, plutonium, or thorium type, then by other radioactive isotopes, radioactive residues, and spent fuel.

Products in this heading

Natural uranium oxide powder
Uranium hexafluoride
Depleted uranium metal
Thorium compounds
Tritium and its compounds
Cobalt-60 radioactive sources with cobalt-60 activity only
Radioactive residues
Spent irradiated fuel elements from nuclear reactors

How to choose the right subheading

Identify whether the material is natural uranium, enriched U235 or plutonium, depleted U235 or thorium, or another radioactive element or isotope.
Determine the chemical form, such as oxide, hexafluoride or fluoride, or other compound.
Check whether the item is the element, isotope or compound itself or an alloy, dispersion, cermet, ceramic product or mixture containing it.
For other radioactive materials, check for tritium, listed isotopes, cobalt-60-only activity, other isotopes, or radioactive residues.
Classify spent irradiated fuel elements separately in 2844.50.

Often confused with

Stable non-radioactive isotopes and their compounds
Heading 2845 covers isotopes other than those of heading 2844.
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Rare-earth metal compounds
Rare-earth, yttrium and scandium compounds are classified in heading 2846.
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Colloidal precious metals and precious metal compounds
Heading 2843 covers colloidal precious metals and inorganic or organic precious metal compounds.
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Mercury compounds
Inorganic or organic mercury compounds are classified in heading 2852 unless they are radioactive products of heading 2844.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for natural uranium oxide?

Natural uranium oxide is classified under 2844.10.20.10; the general (MFN) rate is Free.

What is the duty on depleted uranium metal?

Depleted uranium metal is classified under 2844.30.50.10; the general (MFN) rate is 5%.

How do I classify thorium compounds?

Thorium compounds are classified under 2844.30.10.00; the general (MFN) rate is 5.5%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.