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U.S. imports of natural uranium, compounds, alloys & ceramic products (HS 284410) totaled $118.7M in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Natural Uranium, Compounds, Alloys & Ceramic Products imports of $118.7M in April 2026 ran 18% below the year-to-date monthly average of $144.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNatural uranium — uranium whose U-235 isotope concentration has not been altered from its naturally occurring level — enters US commerce in several forms: uranium metal (2844101000), uranium oxide and fluoride compounds including hexafluoride (2844102010–2844102055), and alloys or ceramic dispersions (2844105000). These materials are primary inputs for nuclear fuel cycle conversion and enrichment services. All imports are subject to Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) licensing requirements, and Canada, France, and Kazakhstan are the leading US suppliers. Section 232 national security considerations have also shaped US uranium procurement policy in recent years.
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The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) requires an import license for source material, which includes natural uranium and thorium in quantities above de minimis thresholds. Importers must hold a valid NRC license and comply with export authorization requirements from the country of origin. CBP coordinates with the NRC at entry; shipments without proper licensing will be refused.
Uranium hexafluoride is the chemical form used as feedstock for gaseous diffusion and centrifuge enrichment processes, making it the dominant traded form for utilities purchasing uranium for nuclear power generation. Uranium oxide (yellowcake) is the earlier-stage conversion product. The distinction matters for classification between 2844102025 (hexafluoride) and 2844102020 (other fluorides) and for understanding where in the fuel cycle a shipment sits.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $97.4M | -- | -$97.4M |
| GERMANY | -- | $57.8M | +$57.8M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $42.7M | +$42.7M |
| KAZAKHSTAN | $21.3M | -- | -$21.3M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | $13.8M | +$13.8M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2844102010 | NATURAL URANIUM OXIDE | $102.7M | -- |
| 2844102025 | NATURAL URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE | $15.6M | -- |
| 2844102055 | NATURAL URANIUM COMPOUNDS, NESOI | $470K | -- |
NATURAL URANIUM OXIDE
NATURAL URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE
NATURAL URANIUM COMPOUNDS, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2844102020 | NATURAL URANIUM FLUORIDE | $114.4M |
| 2844102010 | NATURAL URANIUM OXIDE | $14K |
| 2844102050 | NATURAL URANIUM COMPOUNDS, NESOI | $7K |
| 2844105000 | ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS & CERAMIC PRODUCTS, NESOI | $5K |
| 2844101000 | URANIUM METAL | $0 |
NATURAL URANIUM FLUORIDE
394.4K kg
NATURAL URANIUM OXIDE
21 kg
NATURAL URANIUM COMPOUNDS, NESOI
2 kg
ALLOYS, DISPERSIONS & CERAMIC PRODUCTS, NESOI
2 kg
URANIUM METAL
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $102.7M | $114.4M | +$11.7M |
| New Mexico | $15.6M | -- | -$15.6M |
| Utah | $470K | -- | -$470K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $100.6M | +$100.6M |
| PORTAL, ND | $81.4M | -- | -$81.4M |
| PORT HURON, MI | $15.8M | $13.8M | -$1.9M |