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U.S. imports of uranium ores and concentrates (SITC 28610) totaled $17.8M in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Uranium Ores and Concentrates imports of $17.8M in April 2026 ran 65% below the year-to-date monthly average of $51.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUranium ores and concentrates — commonly known in trade as 'yellowcake' (uranium oxide concentrate, U₃O₈) — are the primary upstream feedstock for nuclear fuel fabrication and are subject to strict regulatory oversight by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) as well as Department of Energy export/import controls. Import transactions require NRC licensing, and the material's dual-use nature means that origin documentation and chain-of-custody records are scrutinized well beyond standard customs requirements. Supply security has become a heightened concern for US utilities given geopolitical shifts affecting traditional supplier relationships.
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Importers must hold a specific NRC import license authorizing receipt of source material (defined as uranium or thorium in any form). The license application requires disclosure of the material's origin, quantity, intended use, and storage arrangements. CBP coordinates with the NRC at entry, and shipments without proper licensing will be refused. Importers should also confirm whether any applicable Section 232 or other trade-remedy measures affect the specific origin.
Raw uranium ore is typically classified at the ore stage when it has not undergone chemical concentration, while yellowcake (U₃O₈ or ammonium diuranate) results from milling and chemical processing that substantially increases uranium content. The concentrate form is the standard traded commodity in the nuclear fuel cycle. Precise chemical composition and uranium assay documentation are essential for correct classification and NRC compliance.
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