Radioactive elements; tritium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing tritium or its compounds

HS v2022 Code: 284441

About radioactive elements; tritium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing tritium or its compounds

HS code 284441 covers a range of radioactive materials, including the isotope tritium and products containing it. These materials have important applications in various industries, such as nuclear technology, medical diagnostics, and specialized manufacturing. As a highly regulated sector, the production and trade of these goods are subject to strict safety protocols and international oversight to ensure responsible use and handling.

Production process

The production of materials under HS code 284441 typically involves complex chemical and metallurgical processes. Radioactive elements like tritium are often extracted from nuclear reactors or produced through particle accelerators. These elements are then incorporated into alloys, dispersions, ceramics, and other specialized mixtures through carefully controlled manufacturing techniques to ensure product quality and safety.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of goods under HS code 284441 include radioactive source materials, such as tritium and other isotopes, as well as specialized equipment and facilities for handling these materials safely. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing technologies, including precision machining, vacuum processing, and specialized containment systems, to produce the final products.

Production outputs

The outputs of the industry covered by HS code 284441 include a range of radioactive materials and products, such as 284410 (Uranium natural, and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing natural uranium or natural uranium compounds), 284420 (Uranium enriched in U 235 and its compounds; plutonium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium enriched in U 235, plutonium or compounds of these products), and 284430 (Uranium depleted in U 235 and its compounds; thorium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing uranium depleted in U 235, thorium or compounds of these products). These materials have a wide range of applications in the nuclear, medical, and industrial sectors.

Revisions to 284441

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 284441. The most recent 1 version of this code (284441) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 284441.

Family tree for radioactive elements; tritium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing tritium or its 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/v2022/284441'>284441: Radioactive elements; tritium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing tritium or its compounds</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/v2022/284430'>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 --> 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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