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U.S. imports of radioactive residues (HS 284444) totaled $58K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Importers of Radioactive Residues paid $6K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $58K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Radioactive Residues imports of $58K in April 2026 ran 185% above the year-to-date monthly average of $20K.
Last updated: April 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.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | -- | $589K | +$589K |
| NEW ZEALAND | -- | $75K | +$75K |
| JAPAN | $58K | -- | -$58K |
| SOUTH AFRICA | -- | $37K | +$37K |
| ARGENTINA | -- | $31K | +$31K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2844440000 | RADIOACTIVE RESIDUES | $58K | 10.00% | $6K |
RADIOACTIVE RESIDUES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2844440000 | RADIOACTIVE RESIDUES | $773K |
RADIOACTIVE RESIDUES
10.2K kg
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
SILICON, UNDER 99.99% (BY WEIGHT) SILICON
HS 280469
PHOSPHORIC ACID AND POLYPHOSPHORIC ACIDS
HS 280920
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | -- | $581K | +$581K |
| Indiana | -- | $147K | +$147K |
| Tennessee | $58K | -- | -$58K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | -- | $581K | +$581K |
| CHICAGO, IL | -- | $147K | +$147K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $58K | -- | -$58K |