Product classification
HS code for Enriched uranium: 2844.20
Uranium, enriched in U235, plutonium, their compounds, alloys dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products.
Classification of enriched uranium under HS 2844.20
Enriched uranium is classified under HS code 2844.20. This code is part of Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals and precious metals, and heading 2844, which is dedicated to radioactive chemical elements and isotopes. Specifically, 2844.20 covers uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds, as well as plutonium and its compounds. Enriched uranium is defined as uranium in which the content of the fissile isotope U235 is greater than that found in natural uranium (approximately 0.71%). The classification includes various physical forms such as uranium hexafluoride (UF6), uranium dioxide (UO2), and mixtures or dispersions containing enriched uranium, such as cermets. The classification is strictly based on the isotopic concentration and the radioactive nature of the element, following the legal notes of Chapter 28 which prioritize radioactive materials over other chemical classifications.
- Covers
- Uranium hexafluoride enriched in U235
- Enriched uranium dioxide pellets for nuclear fuel
- Plutonium and plutonium alloys
- Cermets containing enriched uranium
- Chemical compounds of enriched uranium
- Also under 2844.20
- Urenco (enriched uranium)
- Rosatom (enriched uranium, plutonium)
- Orano (enriched uranium, MOX fuel)
- Westinghouse (nuclear fuel fabrication)
- General Electric (nuclear fuel fabrication)
Codes often confused with 2844.20
Common mistake. Enriched uranium is often confused with HS code 2844.10, which is reserved for natural uranium and its compounds. It is also frequently confused with 2844.30, which covers depleted uranium (uranium with a U235 content lower than 0.71%). Another common error is attempting to classify finished nuclear fuel elements under 8401.30. While 8401.30 covers the mechanical fuel assembly for a nuclear reactor, the radioactive chemical component itself is classified under 2844.20.
Top exporters and importers of HS 284420 (the code used for enriched uranium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 284420 (the code used for enriched uranium) in UN Comtrade data was Russia, with about 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 40% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 284420, not only enriched uranium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Russia* ~$3.2B 33% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 2 France $3.0B 31% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.7B 17% of world exports
World total: $9.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $4.4B 40% of world imports
- 2 China $1.3B 12% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $1.2B 11% of world imports
World total: $10.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 enriched uranium
Brazil classifies enriched uranium under NCM 2844.20.00: HS 2844.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about enriched uranium
What is the HS code for Enriched uranium?
The HS code for Enriched uranium is 284420 (Uranium; enriched in U235, plutonium, their compounds, alloys dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products). The HS code for uranium enriched in U235 and its various chemical compounds is 2844.20.
How do I classify Enriched uranium for customs?
Enriched uranium is classified under HS code 284420 — Uranium; enriched in U235, plutonium, their compounds, alloys dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is enriched uranium distinguished from natural uranium in the HS system?
Natural uranium (0.71% U235) is classified under 2844.10, whereas any uranium where the U235 isotope has been concentrated above its natural level is classified under 2844.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of enriched uranium (HS 284420)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 284420 (the code used for enriched uranium) in UN Comtrade data were Russia (about $3.2B, 33% of world exports), France ($3.0B) and the Netherlands ($1.7B). World exports came to about $9.8B, 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 enriched uranium (HS 284420)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 284420 (the code used for enriched uranium) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.4B, 40% of world imports), China ($1.3B) and Sweden ($1.2B). World imports came to about $10.8B, 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.
Is the HS code for Enriched uranium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 284420 for Enriched uranium is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for enriched uranium in Brazil?
In Brazil, enriched uranium (HS 284420) is classified under NCM 2844.20.00.