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 v2022 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 encompasses a range of uranium and thorium-based products, including depleted uranium, thorium, their compounds, alloys, and ceramic mixtures. 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.

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 ores, then refined and processed into various compounds, alloys, and ceramic products. Techniques such as chemical separation, melting, and sintering are commonly employed to create the desired forms of these materials.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of HS code 284430 products include uranium and thorium ores, as well as various chemical reagents and specialized equipment. Depending on the specific application, additional inputs such as alloying metals or ceramic precursors may be required. The production of these materials also necessitates significant investments in infrastructure, specialized facilities, and highly skilled personnel.

Production outputs

The outputs of HS code 284430 include a wide range of uranium and thorium-based products, such as 284410 Natural uranium and its compounds, 284420 Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds, and 284440 Radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds; alloys, dispersions, ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds. These materials are then utilized in various industries, including nuclear power generation, medical applications, and specialized manufacturing processes.

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 version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 284430.

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/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/v2022/284430'>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/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 --> E["<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 --> 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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