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

HS v2022 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 the classification of uranium, natural uranium, and its various compounds, alloys, dispersions, ceramic products, and mixtures. This industry is of critical importance to the global energy sector, as uranium is the primary fuel source for nuclear power generation, which plays a significant role in meeting the world's growing energy demands. The production and trade of uranium-related materials are closely regulated due to their potential use in nuclear weapons and the need to ensure nuclear safety and non-proliferation.

Production process

The production of materials classified under HS code 284410 typically involves mining and processing of uranium-bearing ores. This process includes extraction, concentration, and purification of uranium, followed by the conversion into various compounds, alloys, and other forms suitable for different applications, such as nuclear fuel fabrication and research purposes.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of materials under HS code 284410 include uranium-bearing ores, as well as specialized equipment and facilities for mining, milling, and processing the raw materials. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in nuclear science, engineering, and safety protocols to ensure the safe and efficient production of these materials.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 284410 are various forms of uranium, including natural uranium, uranium compounds, alloys, dispersions, and ceramic products. These materials are primarily consumed by the 271410 Nuclear Fuel Industry, which uses them as feedstock for the production of nuclear fuel for power generation and research reactors. Additionally, some of these materials may be used in 851410 Medical Equipment Industry for medical applications, such as radiopharmaceuticals.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 284410.

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/v2022/28'>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/v2022/2844'>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/v2022/284410'>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/v2022/284420'>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/v2022/284430'>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/v2022/284441'>284441: Radioactive elements; tritium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing tritium or its compounds</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284442'>284442: Radioactive 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</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284443'>284443: Radioactive elements, isotopes and compounds; other alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284444'>284444: Radioactive elements, isotopes, compounds n.e.c. in heading no. 2844, alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products, mixtures containing the elements, isotopes, compounds; radioactive residues</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/284450'>284450: Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors</a>"]

    

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