Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates — HTS 2612
Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates
Chapter 26 › Heading 2612
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 2612 groups uranium ores and concentrates together with thorium ores and concentrates. An ore is naturally occurring material containing the mineral; a concentrate is material that has been processed to increase the proportion of the valuable mineral. This heading concerns the material’s identity and form, not simply any product that contains uranium or thorium.
To reach the specific 8-digit HTSUS code, first determine whether the product is uranium ore or concentrate, or thorium ore or concentrate. Then review the applicable subheading and tariff provisions, which may distinguish the material by type, composition, or other legally relevant characteristics. Product specifications, assay or laboratory data, processing records, and the source material may be needed; highly processed compounds, isotopes, fuel materials, or other articles may classify outside heading 2612.
What to check
- Confirm whether the shipment is an ore or concentrate, rather than a chemical compound, isotope, fuel, or manufactured article.
- Identify the relevant material: uranium or thorium, and document its composition and concentration using reliable technical records.
- Read the heading, subheading text, section notes, chapter notes, and applicable legal notes before selecting the 8-digit code.
- Compare the product description and processing stage with the official HTSUS provisions, not just a keyword search result.
- Ask a customs broker or classification specialist to review the entry when the material is radioactive, chemically processed, mixed, or otherwise difficult to characterize.
HTS heading 2612 summary
Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2612.10.00.00 👉 | Uranium ores and concentrates | Free | — | Free |
| 2612.20.00.00 👉 | Thorium ores and concentrates | Free | — | Free |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 2612?
Uranium or thorium ores and concentrates. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.