Uranium; natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds

HS v2017 Code: 284410

About uranium; natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds

HS code 284410 covers a critical and highly regulated industry related to the production and processing of uranium, a naturally occurring radioactive element. Uranium and its compounds play a vital role in the global energy sector, particularly in the generation of nuclear power, as well as in various industrial and medical applications. This industry is of strategic importance, with uranium being a key component in the nuclear fuel cycle and national energy security policies.

Production process

The production of uranium and its compounds typically involves mining and milling operations to extract the raw material from the earth's crust. The extracted uranium ore is then processed through a series of chemical and physical separation techniques to produce uranium concentrates, which can be further refined and converted into various uranium compounds and alloys. These production methods require specialized equipment, facilities, and strict safety protocols to ensure the safe handling and processing of radioactive materials.

Production inputs

The main inputs for this industry include uranium-bearing ores and concentrates, as well as various chemical reagents, solvents, and specialized equipment for the extraction, separation, and processing of uranium. Additionally, this industry relies on a highly skilled workforce with expertise in nuclear science, engineering, and radiation safety management.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are uranium and its various compounds, alloys, and ceramic products, which are used in a range of applications. These include 284420 (Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U235, plutonium or compounds of these products), 284430 (Uranium depleted in U235 and its compounds; thorium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium or compounds of these products), and 284440 (Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues).

Revisions to 284410

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 284410. The most recent 1 version of this code (284410) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 284410 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for uranium; natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/28'>28: Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2844'>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</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284410'>284410: Uranium; natural uranium and its compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284420'>284420: Uranium; 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</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284430'>284430: Uranium; depleted in U235, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U235, thorium; compounds of these products</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284440'>284440: Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds, n.e.c. in heading no. 2844 alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds; radioactive residues</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/284450'>284450: Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors</a>"]

    

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