U.S. exports of Lithium Enriched in Lithium-6 and Its Compounds (HS 284530) totaled $3K in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLithium enriched in the lithium-6 isotope is a strategically sensitive material used in thermonuclear weapon components and tritium production, placing it among the most tightly export- and import-controlled substances in international trade. A single 10-digit line (2845300000) covers both the enriched metal and its compounds, and NRC licensing is required for import into the United States. South Korea leads supply to the US market, followed by Canada and Germany — a supplier profile that reflects specialized isotope separation capacity rather than conventional lithium mining geography.
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Standard lithium metal and compounds are classified elsewhere in Chapter 28 based on chemical form. Lithium enriched in the Li-6 isotope above natural abundance (7.5% Li-6) falls specifically under 2845300000 regardless of its chemical form. Isotopic assay documentation from the producer is essential to support the classification.
Lithium-6 enriched material is controlled under the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) trigger list and is subject to national export licensing in most supplier countries. US importers must coordinate NRC import authorization and should expect origin-country export license requirements that can extend lead times significantly.
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Low · free accountFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 2 of 12 months reported, exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 5 of 5 in heading 2845
Subheading 284530 · $3K of $19.0M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2845300000 | Lithium Enriched in Lithium-6 and Its Compounds | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2845300000 | Lithium Enriched in Lithium-6 and Its Compounds | $3K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Germany and United Kingdom together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.