U.S. imports of radioactive elements, isotopes & compounds (nesoi); alloys, dispersions & ceramic mixtures (HS 284443) totaled $56.4M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCobalt-60 dominates the commercial volume under this heading โ it is the workhorse isotope for industrial radiography, food irradiation, and medical sterilization โ and the US schedule carves it out at 2844430010 specifically for elements, isotopes, and compounds with Co-60 radioactivity. Other radioactive elements and isotopes not elsewhere specified fall under 2844430020 and 2844430028, while alloys, dispersions, cermets, and ceramic mixtures are captured at 2844430050. Canada is the leading supplier, reflecting the output of CANDU reactors that are the primary global source of Co-60, followed by Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Russia. All imports require NRC licensing, and Co-60 sources above certain activity thresholds are subject to enhanced security requirements.
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Cobalt-60 is by far the most widely traded radioactive isotope in this residual category, used extensively in gamma irradiation facilities for food safety, medical device sterilization, and industrial radiography. Separating it at the 10-digit level (2844430010) allows CBP and trade analysts to track its import volume independently from the broader mix of miscellaneous radioactive materials.
Canada leads supply, primarily through Co-60 produced in CANDU reactors, followed by Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Russia. The geographic spread reflects both reactor-based isotope production and the processing capabilities of specialized radiochemical facilities in Western Europe.
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Imports
$56.4M
from 25 countries ยท YTD: $217.1M
Exports
$28.2M
Deficit of $28.2M (net importer)
Trade balance: deficit of $28.2M (net importer)
YTD: $217.1M imported (April 2026)
1.7K shipments/month
Monthly import values over time
URANIUM ENRICHED IN U235 ETC. PLUTONIUM ETC.
HS 284420
NATURAL URANIUM & COMPOUNDS, ALLOYS & CERAMICS ETC
HS 284410
ANHYDROUS AMMONIA
HS 281410
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM
HS 280700
SILICON, UNDER 99.99% (BY WEIGHT) SILICON
HS 280469
Top U.S. entry points for this product, ranked by latest-month import value.