Product classification
HS code for Natural uranium: 2844.10
Uranium, natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds.
Classification of natural uranium under HS 2844.10
Natural uranium and its associated compounds are classified under HS code 2844.10. This code is situated within Chapter 28, which covers inorganic chemicals and radioactive elements. Heading 2844 is specifically reserved for radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes, including their compounds, alloys, and dispersions. Subheading 2844.10 covers natural uranium in all its forms, including its compounds and mixtures. This includes uranium as it is found in nature, containing the standard isotopic ratio of approximately 0.7% U-235. The classification includes chemical compounds such as uranium oxides (U3O8, often referred to as yellowcake) and uranium hexafluoride (UF6) provided they have not been enriched or depleted. The classification is governed by Note 1 to Section VI and Note 6 to Chapter 28, which prioritize the classification of radioactive materials in heading 2844 even if they could be classified elsewhere in the nomenclature. This ensures that all natural uranium products are tracked consistently for international trade and regulatory purposes. The scope of 2844.10 is broad, covering the metal itself, its alloys, and ceramic products containing natural uranium, provided they are not yet fabricated into fuel elements for nuclear reactors, which would move them to Chapter 84.
- Covers
- Natural uranium metal and alloys
- Uranium oxides (U3O8) from natural sources
- Uranium hexafluoride (UF6) with natural isotopic content
- Cermets containing natural uranium
- Natural uranium concentrates (yellowcake)
- Also under 2844.10
- Cameco (uranium concentrate)
- Kazatomprom (uranium concentrate)
- Orano (uranium products)
- Rosatom (uranium products)
- Urenco (uranium products)
Codes often confused with 2844.10
Common mistake. Natural uranium is often confused with HS code 2844.20, which is reserved for uranium enriched in U-235 and its compounds. It is also confused with 2844.30, which covers depleted uranium (uranium containing less than the natural proportion of U-235). Accurate isotopic analysis is required to distinguish between these three codes. Furthermore, finished fuel elements (cartridges) for nuclear reactors are classified under HS code 8401.30, not under Chapter 28.
Top exporters and importers of HS 284410 (the code used for natural uranium), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 284410 (the code used for natural uranium) in UN Comtrade data was Kazakhstan, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% 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 284410, not only natural uranium.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Kazakhstan $4.2B 51% of world exports
- 2 Canada $2.7B 33% of world exports
- 3 United States $836M 10% of world exports
World total: $8.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $3.5B 33% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.9B 17% of world imports
- 3 France $1.3B 12% 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 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 natural uranium
Brazil classifies natural uranium under NCM 2844.10.00: HS 2844.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about natural uranium
What is the HS code for Natural uranium?
The HS code for Natural uranium is 284410 (Uranium; natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds). The HS code for natural uranium and its compounds is 2844.10.
How do I classify Natural uranium for customs?
Natural uranium is classified under HS code 284410 — Uranium; natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is yellowcake classified under this code?
Yes, yellowcake (uranium oxide concentrate) is classified under 2844.10 as a compound of natural uranium.
Which countries are the top exporters of natural uranium (HS 284410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 284410 (the code used for natural uranium) in UN Comtrade data were Kazakhstan ($4.2B, 51% of world exports), Canada ($2.7B) and the United States ($836M). World exports came to about $8.3B, 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 natural uranium (HS 284410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 284410 (the code used for natural uranium) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.5B, 33% of world imports), the United States ($1.9B) and France ($1.3B). 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 Natural uranium the same in all countries?
The base HS code 284410 for Natural 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 natural uranium in Brazil?
In Brazil, natural uranium (HS 284410) is classified under NCM 2844.10.00.