HS Code 2612
Uranium and Thorium Ores
HS code 2612 covers uranium and thorium ores and concentrates, strictly regulated radioactive materials used primarily for nuclear energy production and medical
4-digit Section VFCL Hazmat 7
HS Code 2612 — Uranium and Thorium Ores
These are radioactive ores used as fuel for nuclear reactors or in medical and industrial physics. Due to their nature, they are the most strictly regulated ores in the world.
What's included
- Uraninite (pitchblende)
- Autunite
- Brannerite
- Monazite (thorium source)
- Uranium concentrates (Yellowcake)
What's excluded
- Depleted uranium → use
2844(Processed radioactive isotopes are in Chapter 28.)
Common examples
- Pitchblende ore
- Uranium concentrate (U3O8)
- Natural thorium ores
Frequently asked questions
Can I ship uranium ore by air?
Only under extreme restrictions, specific packaging, and with IAEA and national security clearances.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: End-use certificates and radioactive source tracking documents are mandatory.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Kazakhstan, Namibia, Canada
- Top importers: China, France, USA
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Key takeaway
Highest level of regulatory control; exclusively for energy and clinical research.
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