U.S. exports of Depleted Uranium, Thorium & Related Compounds (HS 284430) totaled $1.7M in August 2026.
Depleted Uranium, Thorium & Related Compounds imports of $13K in August 2026 ran 56% below the year-to-date monthly average of $30K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDepleted uranium (DU) — uranium from which most U-235 has been removed during enrichment — and thorium compounds occupy this heading, covering forms ranging from DU metal (2844305010) and uranium oxide depleted in U-235 (2844302010) to thorium compounds (2844301000) and mixed materials (2844305050). DU's high density makes it commercially valuable for radiation shielding, counterweights, and certain armor applications, while thorium is of interest for advanced nuclear fuel research. France and Australia are the leading US suppliers. NRC licensing requirements apply to source material quantities, and thorium compounds may also be subject to IAEA safeguards considerations.
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Depleted uranium's extremely high density — approximately 1.7 times that of lead — makes it valuable for radiation shielding in medical and industrial radiography equipment, aircraft counterweights, and certain defense applications. These non-nuclear end uses account for much of the commercial trade flow, distinct from the nuclear fuel cycle applications associated with enriched uranium.
Yes. Thorium is classified as source material under the Atomic Energy Act, and NRC import licensing requirements apply to thorium compounds above de minimis quantities, just as they do for uranium. Importers should confirm current NRC thresholds and obtain the appropriate license before shipment, as requirements can differ by compound form and intended use.
Subheading 4 of 8 in heading 2844
Subheading 284430 · $1.7M of $114.5M
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2844301000 | Thorium Compounds | $13K | 15.50% | 100.00% | $2K |
| 2844305010 | Uranium Metal Depleted in U235 | — | -- | -- | -- |
| 2844305050 | Mixtures Contain Uranium Depleted in U235, NESOI | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2844301000 | Thorium Compounds | $1.6M |
| 2844302060 | Uranium Compounds Depleted in U235, NESOI | $87K |
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.
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Imports
$13KYoY · free account
Exports
$1.7MYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $279K of Depleted Uranium, Thorium & Related Compounds and exported $6.5M.
Through August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Australia and Saudi Arabia together take 98% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 15.50% of imports for consumption.