U.S. imports of Radioactive Residues (HS 284444) totaled $178K in September 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Radioactive Residues imports of $178K in September 2026 ran 332% above the year-to-date monthly average of $41K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataRadioactive residues — byproducts and waste streams generated from nuclear fuel processing, isotope production, or reactor operations — enter US commerce under a single 10-digit line (2844440000) and are subject to NRC import licensing requirements alongside strict DOT transport rules for radioactive materials. Canada is the leading supplier, with Japan and the Czech Republic also notable sources, reflecting the geographic distribution of nuclear fuel cycle infrastructure. Classification here turns on whether the material is a residue or byproduct rather than a refined compound or alloy; misclassification between this heading and adjacent radioactive compound headings is a common audit issue.
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Radioactive residues are waste or byproduct streams from nuclear processes — not chemically defined or intentionally produced compounds. If a material has been further processed into a defined chemical compound or alloy, it likely falls under a different subheading in Chapter 28. A licensed customs broker with nuclear materials experience should review the material's technical data sheet before entry.
Yes. Beyond standard CBP entry, shipments typically require advance NRC import authorization and must comply with DOT 49 CFR hazardous materials regulations governing radioactive cargo, including Type A or Type B packaging depending on activity levels. Coordination with the port health and safety officer may also be required.
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Low of 8 reported months · imports
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 September 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2844440000 | Radioactive Residues | $21K | 6.25% | 62.47% | $1K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2844440000 | Radioactive Residues | $709K |
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.
Subheading 5 of 8 in heading 2844
Subheading 284444 · $178K of $661.5M
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Imports · September 2026
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Canada and Belgium together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.