HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2844.30 – Uranium; depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium; compounds of these products
HS code 2844.30 is the 6-digit subheading for uranium, depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium, compounds of these products. It is used for depleted uranium metal, depleted uranium oxide, thorium metal, thorium dioxide and thorium nitrate.
What HS 2844.30 covers
This code covers depleted uranium (uranium with a lower concentration of U-235 than natural uranium) and thorium, along with their compounds, alloys, dispersions, ceramic products, and mixtures. Depleted uranium is a dense metal used in counterweights, radiation shielding, armor-piercing ammunition, and as a component in some nuclear fuel cycles. Thorium is a fertile material, meaning it can be converted into fissile uranium-233 in a reactor, and is also used in gas mantles, welding electrodes, and specialized alloys. Trade is less restricted than enriched uranium but still subject to controls due to radioactivity and potential dual-use. Importers and exporters include defense contractors, specialized manufacturers, and countries exploring thorium-based nuclear energy.
- Covers
- Depleted uranium metal
- Depleted uranium oxide
- Thorium metal
- Thorium dioxide
- Thorium nitrate
- Depleted uranium armor
- Thorium-magnesium alloys
- Thorium-tungsten electrodes
- Examples
- Orano (depleted uranium)
- Rosatom (depleted uranium)
- Cameco (thorium products)
- Materion (beryllium-thorium alloys)
- General Atomics (thorium fuel cycle research)
Codes often confused with 2844.30
Common mistake. This code is for *depleted* uranium and thorium, clearly differentiating it from natural (284410) and enriched uranium (284420) based on isotopic composition and element.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 284430, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 284430 in UN Comtrade data was South Africa, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 44% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Africa $38M 54% of world exports
- 2 Sweden $11M 15% of world exports
- 3 Australia $10M 15% of world exports
World total: $70M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $11M 44% of world imports
- 2 Canada $4.7M 18% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $1.4M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $26M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2844.30
Brazil does not split HS 2844.30: its NCM code is 2844.30.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 28.44 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2844.30
What is HS code 284430?
HS code 284430 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Uranium; depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium; compounds of these products. This code covers depleted uranium (uranium with a lower concentration of U-235 than natural uranium) and thorium, along with their compounds, alloys, dispersions, ceramic products, and mixtures. Depleted uranium is a dense metal used in counterweights, radiation shielding, armor-piercing ammunition, and as a component in some nuclear fuel cycles. Thorium is a fertile material, meaning it can be converted into fissile uranium-233 in a reactor, and is also used in gas mantles, welding electrodes, and specialized alloys. Trade is less restricted than enriched uranium but still subject to controls due to radioactivity and potential dual-use. Importers and exporters include defense contractors, specialized manufacturers, and countries exploring thorium-based nuclear energy.
What products fall under HS code 284430?
Depleted uranium metal, Depleted uranium oxide, Thorium metal, Thorium dioxide, Thorium nitrate, Depleted uranium armor, Thorium-magnesium alloys, Thorium-tungsten electrodes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 284430?
This code is for *depleted* uranium and thorium, clearly differentiating it from natural (284410) and enriched uranium (284420) based on isotopic composition and element.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 284430?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 284430 in UN Comtrade data were South Africa ($38M, 54% of world exports), Sweden ($11M) and Australia ($10M). World exports came to about $70M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 284430?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 284430 in UN Comtrade data were France ($11M, 44% of world imports), Canada ($4.7M) and the Netherlands ($1.4M). World imports came to about $26M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 284430 structured?
HS code 284430 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (28) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (44) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 284430?
In Brazil, HS code 284430 is NCM 2844.30.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.