U.S. imports of boron enriched in boron-10 & its compounds (HS 284520) totaled $0 in December 2024, traded with 2 countries.
Last updated: December 2024 dataBoron-10-enriched materials are valued for their exceptionally high neutron-absorption cross-section, making them essential in nuclear reactor control rods, radiation shielding panels, and boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) for cancer treatment. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2845200000), enriched boron products — including boron carbide, boric acid, and elemental boron with elevated B-10 content — are subject to NRC licensing when intended for nuclear applications and may also be subject to export controls in the country of origin due to their dual-use character. Because no top-country data is available for this heading, importers should consult with a licensed customs broker and verify current NRC import authorization requirements before procurement.
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Natural boron contains approximately 20% B-10 and 80% B-11. Enriching the B-10 fraction to 90–99% dramatically increases neutron absorption efficiency, reducing the quantity of material needed in reactor control systems and enabling the high local doses required for boron neutron capture therapy. This performance premium justifies the significant cost of isotopic separation.
Yes. Many supplier countries classify enriched boron as a dual-use item under their national export control regimes and under multilateral frameworks such as the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) guidelines. Importers should confirm that the foreign exporter holds the necessary export authorization before finalizing procurement, as shipments lacking proper documentation may be detained at the US port of entry.
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Exports
$191K
Imports: $0 to 2 countries
Surplus of $191K (net exporter)
Trade balance: surplus of $191K (net exporter)
YTD: $20K imported (December 2024)
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
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS,ISOTOPES & COMPOUNDS NES
HS 284443
ALUMINUM OXIDE, EXCEPT ARTIFICIAL CORUNDUM, NESOI
HS 281820
SULFURIC ACID; OLEUM
HS 280700
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. import values for this product are not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.