U.S. imports of Enriched Uranium, Plutonium, and Their Compounds (HS 284420) totaled $487.0M in August 2026, imported from 7 countries.
Enriched Uranium, Plutonium, and Their Compounds imports of $487.0M in August 2026 ran 23% above the year-to-date monthly average of $394.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataEnriched uranium and plutonium — classified across four US 10-digit lines distinguishing uranium oxide (2844200010), uranium fluoride (2844200020), other uranium compounds (2844200030), and plutonium and related materials (2844200050) — are among the most tightly regulated import commodities in US law, requiring Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing and Department of Energy authorization before any import transaction can proceed. The United Kingdom, Russia, France, and the Netherlands are leading suppliers, reflecting the small number of commercial uranium enrichment facilities worldwide. Legislative and executive actions have targeted Russian-origin enriched uranium supply, making supply-chain diversification a strategic priority for US nuclear utilities.
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19 import shipments a month
Importation of enriched uranium requires a specific import license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) under 10 CFR Part 110, as well as Department of Energy authorization where applicable. The NRC license specifies the material form, quantity, enrichment level, and authorized end-use facility. Shipments must also comply with Department of Transportation hazardous materials regulations for radioactive material transport. No commercial import of enriched uranium or plutonium can proceed without these authorizations in place.
Congressional and executive actions have moved to restrict or prohibit imports of Russian-origin enriched uranium, reflecting both energy security concerns and sanctions policy. US nuclear utilities that historically relied on Russian enrichment services — supplied through entities such as TENEX — have been accelerating efforts to qualify alternative enrichers in France, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom, as well as supporting domestic enrichment capacity development. Importers and utilities should monitor the current status of any applicable import restrictions before executing new supply contracts.
Subheading 1 of 8 in heading 2844
Subheading 284420 · $487.0M of $661.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2844200020 | Uranium Fluoride Enriched in U235 | $487.0M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2844200010 | Uranium Oxide Enriched in U235 | — | -- | -- |
| 2844200030 | Uranium Compounds Enriched in U235, NESOI | — | -- | -- |
| 2844200050 | Plutonium & Its Compound; Alloys, Dispersion, NESOI | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2844200020 | Uranium Fluoride Enriched in U235 | $1.3M |
| 2844200050 | Plutonium & Its Compound; Alloys, Dispersion NESOI | $74K |
| 2844200010 | Uranium Oxide Enriched in U235 | $58K |
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
$487.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $4.4B of Enriched Uranium, Plutonium, and Their Compounds and exported $156.1M.
Imports · August 2026
origin
France and Germany together supply 65% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.