What is HS-4 2844 used for?
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2844 — Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes); and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products
Chapter 28: Inorganic chemicals
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 2844 when importing or exporting radioactive chemical elements and isotopes, such as natural uranium or spent fuel elements from nuclear reactors. For instance, if you're shipping natural uranium compounds for research purposes, this code applies.
When deciding between the subheadings, consider the specific type of uranium. For example, HS-6 284410 covers natural uranium, while HS-6 284420 is for uranium enriched in U235. If your shipment involves uranium that has been processed to increase its U235 content, choose the enriched code.
If your products include thorium or uranium that is depleted in U235, you should use HS-6 284430. Conversely, if your shipment contains radioactive elements like tritium or actinium, look at HS-6 284441 or HS-6 284442 depending on the specific isotopes involved.
For mixtures and residues that contain radioactive elements not specifically classified elsewhere, HS-6 284444 is the appropriate choice. This ensures that any unclassified radioactive materials in your shipment are correctly categorized.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
radioactive elements · uranium compounds · enriched uranium · thorium · spent fuel elements · nuclear reactor cartridges · tritium compounds · radioactive isotopes · ceramic products · alloys containing radioactive materials · fissile materials · mixtures of radioactive elements · radioactive residues · cermets · nuclear fuel
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Natural uranium and its compounds for research or industrial use
- Uranium enriched in U235 for nuclear fuel
- Depleted uranium for military or industrial applications
- Tritium used in luminous devices or nuclear applications
- Spent fuel elements from nuclear reactors for disposal or recycling
- Ceramic products containing radioactive isotopes for specialized applications
- Mixtures containing various radioactive elements for scientific research
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify natural uranium imports?
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What are the subheadings under HS-4 2844?
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Which code to use for enriched uranium?
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How to handle shipments of radioactive isotopes?
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What are the regulations for importing spent fuel elements?
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Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
classification of radioactive chemical elements for import
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how to determine the right HS code for uranium shipments
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differences between natural and enriched uranium codes
Compare adjacent HS lines and pick the one that matches material, function, and product form most closely.
guidelines for importing radioactive isotopes
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shipping spent fuel elements from nuclear reactors
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understanding HS-4 2844 and its subheadings
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compliance for radioactive materials in trade
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identifying radioactive residues in shipments
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What products fall under HS-4 2844?
- HS-4 2844 includes natural uranium, enriched uranium, depleted uranium, tritium, and other radioactive isotopes and compounds.
- How do I choose the correct HS-6 subheading?
- Choose based on the specific type of uranium or radioactive element you are dealing with, such as natural, enriched, or depleted forms.
- Are there special regulations for importing radioactive materials?
- Yes, importing radioactive materials often requires compliance with strict regulations and permits from relevant authorities.
- Can I use HS-4 2844 for mixed radioactive shipments?
- Yes, if your shipment contains a mixture of radioactive elements, you may use HS-6 284444 for classification.
- What is the significance of HS-6 284450?
- HS-6 284450 is specifically for spent fuel elements from nuclear reactors, which have unique handling and disposal requirements.
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HS-6 subheadings (8)
- 284410Uranium; natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds
- 284420Uranium; 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
- 284430Uranium; depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium; compounds of these products
- 284441Radioactive elements; tritium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing tritium or its compounds
- 284442Radioactive elements; actinium-225, 227, californium-253, curium-240, 241, 242, 243, 244, einsteinium-253, 254, gadolinium-148, polonium-208, 209, 210, radium-223, uranium-230 or 232, compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures
- 284443Radioactive elements, isotopes and compounds; other alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds
- 284444Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds n.e.c. in heading no. 2844, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products, mixtures containing the elements, isotopes, compounds; radioactive residues
- 284450Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors