HS Code 8401
Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Elements
HS code 8401 covers nuclear reactors, non-irradiated fuel elements (cartridges), and machinery for isotopic separation.
4-digit Section XVIFCL Hazmat 7
HS Code 8401 — Nuclear Reactors and Fuel Elements
This high-tech category includes nuclear reactors, their components, and assemblies for non-irradiated fuel. It also covers the specialised machinery used to separate chemical isotopes.
What's included
- Nuclear reactor vessels
- Control rods
- Uranium fuel cartridges
- Isotope separators
- Heavy water concentration plants
What's excluded
- Irradiated fuel → use
2844(Radioactive chemical elements are classified in Chapter 28.)
Common examples
- Non-irradiated fuel assembly
- Nuclear reactor control mechanism
- Calutron isotope separator
- Pressurised heavy water reactor components
- Zirconium cladding for fuel
Frequently asked questions
Can anyone import these items?
No, these are strictly controlled dual-use items requiring extensive government authorization.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Requires Import/Export Licences for controlled goods and End-User Certificates.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Russia, France, USA
- Top importers: China, United Kingdom, Turkey
Related HS codes
Key takeaway
Highly regulated equipment for nuclear energy and isotope research; subject to severe trade restrictions.
Related HS codes
Tired of HS code lookups?
CargoMode extracts HS codes directly from commercial invoices, packing lists, and CMRs — no manual lookup, no transcription errors.