HS Code for Uranium ore

Uranium ore is classified under HS code 2612.10 within Chapter 26, which covers ores, slag, and ash. Heading 2612 is specifically for uranium or thorium ores and concentrates. The subheading 2612.10 is reserved for uranium ores and their concentrates. In the context of the Harmonized System, ores refers to mineral substances actually used in the metallurgical industry for the extraction of metals, while concentrates refers to ores which have had part or all of the foreign matter removed by special treatments. For uranium, this often includes yellowcake, a type of uranium concentrate powder obtained from leach solutions. The classification is strictly for the raw or minimally processed mineral form. Once the uranium has undergone chemical transformation or isotopic enrichment, it moves out of Chapter 26 and into Chapter 28, which deals with inorganic chemicals and radioactive elements. Accurate classification is critical due to the heavy international regulations and security protocols surrounding the transport of radioactive materials.

Products Included

• Natural uranium ores like pitchblende
• Uraninite mineral samples
• Uranium concentrates (Yellowcake)
• Carnotite ores
• Autunite mineral ores

Common Misclassification

Uranium ore is often confused with thorium ore, which is classified under 2612.20. More significantly, it is often misclassified with processed radioactive chemicals. Natural uranium in the form of compounds or enriched uranium must be classified under 2844.10 or 2844.20, respectively, rather than the ore code.

FAQ

What is the HS code for uranium ore?

The HS code for uranium ores and their concentrates is 2612.10.

Does this code include enriched uranium?

No, enriched uranium is classified under HS code 2844.20 as it is a processed radioactive chemical element, not a raw ore.