Product classification
HS code for Uranium compounds: 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 uranium compounds under HS 2844.10
Uranium compounds involving natural uranium are classified under HS code 2844.10. This classification is governed by the rules of Chapter 28, which deals with inorganic chemicals and precious metal compounds, specifically focusing on radioactive elements. Heading 2844 is unique because it takes precedence over other headings in the nomenclature for products that are radioactive. Subheading 2844.10 specifically covers natural uranium and its inorganic or organic compounds. This includes chemical combinations where natural uranium is the primary radioactive component, as well as alloys, dispersions, and cermets. The classification is strictly based on the isotopic composition; 'natural' uranium refers to uranium containing the relative isotopes as found in nature (approximately 0.7% U-235), distinguishing it from enriched or depleted varieties.
- Covers
- Natural uranium oxides (e.g., U3O8)
- Natural uranium fluorides (e.g., UF6)
- Uranyl nitrates derived from natural uranium
- Cermets containing natural uranium
- Mixtures of natural uranium compounds
- 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. The most significant misclassification risk is with HS code 2844.20, which is reserved for uranium enriched in U-235 and its compounds. If the uranium has undergone an enrichment process, it must be moved to 2844.20. Conversely, depleted uranium and its compounds are classified under 2844.30. Importers must have precise isotopic analysis to distinguish between 2844.10, 2844.20, and 2844.30, as the regulatory and duty implications vary significantly between natural, enriched, and depleted states.
Top exporters and importers of HS 284410 (the code used for uranium compounds), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 284410 (the code used for uranium compounds) 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 uranium compounds.
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 uranium compounds
Brazil classifies uranium compounds 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 uranium compounds
What is the HS code for Uranium compounds?
The HS code for Uranium compounds is 284410 (Uranium; natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds).
How do I classify Uranium compounds for customs?
Uranium compounds 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.
What is the HS code for natural uranium compounds?
Natural uranium and its compounds are classified under HS code 2844.10.
Are uranium ores included in this code?
No, uranium ores and concentrates are classified under HS code 2612.10; heading 2844.10 is for the refined chemical compounds and the metal itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of uranium compounds (HS 284410)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 284410 (the code used for uranium compounds) 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 uranium compounds (HS 284410)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 284410 (the code used for uranium compounds) 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 Uranium compounds the same in all countries?
The base HS code 284410 for Uranium compounds 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 uranium compounds in Brazil?
In Brazil, uranium compounds (HS 284410) is classified under NCM 2844.10.00.