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

HS v2017 Code: 284430

About 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

HS code 284430 covers a range of uranium and thorium-based products, including depleted uranium, thorium, their compounds, alloys, dispersions, and ceramic products. These materials play a crucial role in various industries, from nuclear power generation to specialized manufacturing processes. As a key component in the nuclear fuel cycle, the trade and regulation of these products are of significant economic and geopolitical importance worldwide.

Production process

The production of the materials covered under HS code 284430 typically involves complex chemical and metallurgical processes. Uranium and thorium are extracted from natural ores, then refined and processed into various compounds and alloys. Techniques such as chemical separation, electrochemical processing, and powder metallurgy are commonly employed to create the desired products, which may be further shaped, coated, or dispersed into other materials.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 284430 materials include uranium and thorium ores, as well as various chemical reagents and processing equipment. Specialized machinery, such as centrifuges, furnaces, and powder compaction presses, are also essential for the manufacturing of these products. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in nuclear science, materials engineering, and process control.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 284430 include a wide range of uranium and thorium-based products, such as depleted uranium metal, thorium metal, uranium oxides, thorium oxides, and various compounds and alloys. These materials find applications in 840110 Nuclear reactors, 840120 Machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation, 284410 Natural uranium and its compounds, and 284420 Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds, among other industries.

Revisions to 284430

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 284430. The most recent 1 version of this code (284430) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 284430 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for 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

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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/v2017/284430'>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 --> D["<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 --> E["<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 --> 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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