HS Code 2845
Non-Radioactive Stable Isotopes
HS code 2845 covers isotopes other than those of 2844, including heavy water and other stable isotopes used in research and nuclear moderation.
4-digit Section VIFCL
HS Code 2845 — Non-Radioactive Stable Isotopes
This code is for isotopes other than radioactive ones, along with their compounds. The most common example is 'heavy water' (deuterium oxide), which is used in nuclear reactors and scientific research.
What's included
- Heavy water (deuterium oxide)
- Helium-3
- Carbon-13
- Deuterium gas
What's excluded
- Radioactive isotopes → use
2844(Radioactive variants must be in 2844.)
Common examples
- Heavy water for nuclear reactors
- Carbon-13 labeled compounds for labs
- Deuterated solvents for NMR spectroscopy
Frequently asked questions
Is heavy water hazardous?
Chemically it is not hazardous, but it is often subject to strict export controls because of its role as a neutron moderator in nuclear reactors.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: End-use statements are almost always required due to nuclear proliferation risks.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: United States, Canada, Germany
- Top importers: China, India, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Covers stable isotopes like heavy water, which are strategically sensitive despite not being radioactive.
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