Product classification
HS code for Uranium ore: 2612.10
Uranium ores and concentrates.
Classification of uranium ore under HS 2612.10
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.
- Covers
- Natural uranium ores like pitchblende
- Uraninite mineral samples
- Uranium concentrates (Yellowcake)
- Carnotite ores
- Autunite mineral ores
- Also under 2612.10
- Cameco Corporation (Canada)
- Kazatomprom (Kazakhstan)
- Orano (France)
- Paladin Energy (Australia)
Codes often confused with 2612.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 261210 (the code used for uranium ore), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 261210 (the code used for uranium ore) in UN Comtrade data was Namibia, with 97% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 94% of world imports. Mexico reports $6.4B of its chapter 26 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters. Austria reports $1.1B of its chapter 26 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 261210, not only uranium ore.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Namibia $1.4B 97% of world exports
- 2 Uzbekistan* ~$47M 3.3% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 South Africa $450K <0.1% of world exports
Mexico reports $6.4B of its chapter 26 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
World total: $1.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $752M 94% of world imports
- 2 India $47M 5.9% of world imports
- 3 Greece $145K <0.1% of world imports
Austria reports $1.1B of its chapter 26 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $799M 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 uranium ore
Brazil classifies uranium ore under NCM 2612.10.00: HS 2612.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about uranium ore
What is the HS code for Uranium ore?
The HS code for Uranium ore is 261210 (Uranium ores and concentrates). The HS code for uranium ores and their concentrates is 2612.10.
How do I classify Uranium ore for customs?
Uranium ore is classified under HS code 261210 — Uranium ores and concentrates. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of uranium ore (HS 261210)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 261210 (the code used for uranium ore) in UN Comtrade data were Namibia ($1.4B, 97% of world exports), Uzbekistan (about $47M) and South Africa ($450K). World exports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Mexico reports $6.4B of its chapter 26 exports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top exporters.
Which countries are the top importers of uranium ore (HS 261210)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 261210 (the code used for uranium ore) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($752M, 94% of world imports), India ($47M) and Greece ($145K). World imports came to about $799M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Austria reports $1.1B of its chapter 26 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Uranium ore the same in all countries?
The base HS code 261210 for Uranium ore 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 ore in Brazil?
In Brazil, uranium ore (HS 261210) is classified under NCM 2612.10.00.