Chapter 28 · Inorganic chemicals · Section 6
HS Code 2844.50
Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors
Heading 2844: Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes) and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 2844.50
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2844.50.00 |
Other radioactive elements and isotopes and compounds; other alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramic products and mixtures containing these elements, isotopes or compounds > Other elements, isotopes and compounds > Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors |
Free | - | Free | kg |
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Enter the customs value (and quantity, when a rate is per-unit) to estimate the general-rate duty per HTS line. Estimates exclude Section 232/301 surcharges, MPF/HMF and fees. Not a customs ruling.
European Union - CN codes under 2844.50
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2844 50 00 | Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors (Euratom) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 2844.50
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 2844 50 00 00 | Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 2844
The subheadings immediately before and after 2844.50 in chapter 28.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 2844.50.
What is HS code 2844.50?
HS code 2844.50 covers: Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors. It belongs to chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 2844.50?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 2844.50?
The UK extends 2844.50 to 1 declarable 10-digit commodity code, starting with 2844500000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.