U.S. imports of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) (HS 284510) totaled $2.0M in August 2026, imported from 9 countries.
Importers of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) paid $11K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.53% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) imports of $2.0M in August 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDeuterium oxide — commercially known as heavy water — is a critical moderator and coolant in CANDU-type nuclear reactors and a controlled substance under nuclear nonproliferation frameworks, making its import subject to NRC licensing and export control scrutiny in both origin and destination countries. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2845100000), it is distinct from deuterium gas and other deuterium-enriched compounds. Canada has historically been the dominant global producer and the leading US supplier, a position rooted in its CANDU reactor program and dedicated heavy water production facilities.
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Heavy water can moderate nuclear reactors in ways that enable plutonium production, making it a dual-use material monitored under the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) guidelines and subject to NRC import licensing. Importers must demonstrate end-use legitimacy, and re-export is separately controlled.
HTS 2845100000 covers only deuterium oxide (D₂O) in its water form. Deuterium gas, deuterium-enriched compounds, and other isotopically modified substances fall under different lines within heading 2845. The physical form and isotopic concentration documented in the supplier's certificate of analysis are key to correct classification.
Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 2845
Subheading 284510 · $2.0M of $12.6M
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$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $22.7M of Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) and exported $9.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2845100000 | Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) | $2.0M | 0.53% | 4.92% | $11K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2845100000 | Heavy Water (Deuterium Oxide) | $1.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Canada and Germany together supply 98% of it. Israel pays 12.5% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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rate provision · imports
95.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.53% of imports for consumption.