HS Code 2845Isotopes other than those of heading no. 2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined
5 six-digit codes · Heading 44 of 50 in Chapter 28 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 2845 is where customs places isotopes that heading 2844 does not claim, such as heavy water and enriched boron or lithium. This page explains each code and where 2845 ends and its neighbours begin.
Goods answering to “Isotopes other than those of heading no. 2844; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined” split into 5 six-digit codes, 284510 through 284590. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 44 of 50 in Chapter 28, Inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes, which runs to 180 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 2845
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 284510 | Heavy water (deuterium oxide) |
| 284520 | Boron enriched in boron-10 and its compounds |
| 284530 | Lithium enriched in lithium-6 and its compounds |
| 284540 | Helium-3 |
| 284590 | Isotopes other than those of heading no. 2844, 2845.20, 2845.30 or 2845.40; compounds, inorganic or organic, of such isotopes, whether or not chemically defined |
What HS code 2845 covers
An isotope is a version of an element with a different number of neutrons. Heading 2845 is for isotopes that are not covered by the radioactive heading 2844. In practice these are mostly stable, non-radioactive isotopes. Compounds of such isotopes belong here too, whether they are inorganic or organic, and whether or not the compound is chemically defined.
Some goods in this heading are enriched. That means the natural mix of an element has been changed so that more of one isotope is present. Many traders search for the same heading as HSN code 2845. It is the same number.
What each code means in practice
Use the exact customs wording when you file. These notes explain the idea behind each code in simpler terms.
- 284510: water made with deuterium, a heavier form of hydrogen. Anyone looking for the HS code for heavy water, also called deuterium oxide, ends up here.
- 284520: boron with more boron-10 than nature provides. Compounds of that enriched boron travel with it. Plain, unenriched boron compounds are not part of this code.
- 284530: lithium with extra lithium-6. Its compounds are included. Ordinary lithium with its natural mix is not.
- 284540: a light isotope of helium. It is the only code in the heading that names one single isotope.
- 284590: the catch-all. Any other isotope or isotope compound that fits none of the named codes goes here, as long as heading 2844 does not claim it.
HS 2845 vs 2844 and 2846: choosing the right heading
Start with the radioactive question. Heading 2844 covers radioactive elements and radioactive isotopes, including fissile and fertile ones, along with their compounds and mixtures. Heading 2845 is worded as "other than those of heading 2844". If an isotope is radioactive, read the 2844 text before you look at 2845.
Heading 2846 follows a different logic. It groups compounds of rare-earth metals, yttrium and scandium. The goods are sorted by the metal they contain, not by the isotope.
Some other headings look close but are not. Ordinary hydrogen and rare gases are in 2804. Common borates are in 2840. Compounds of precious metals are in 2843. If you are still unsure, describe the product to the classifier and compare its answer with the code wording above.
Who imports heavy water? Import and export data for isotopes
Knowing the code is the first step. The next step is seeing who trades under it. Customs records for this heading show the companies behind shipments of heavy water, enriched boron and lithium, and other isotope goods.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Try the heavy water code first, or the catch-all code if your isotope has no name of its own.
Related
- Chapter 28 inorganic chemicals
- HS 2844 radioactive elements and isotopes
- HS 2846 rare-earth metal compounds
- HS 2804 hydrogen and rare gases
- HS 2843 precious metal compounds
- HS 2840 borates
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Nearby headings in Chapter 28
- 2839Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates3 codes
- 2840Borates; peroxoborates (perborates)4 codes
- 2841Salts of oxometallic or peroxometallic acids7 codes
- 2842Salts of inorganic acids or peroxoacids, n.e.c. including aluminosilicates…2 codes
- 2843Colloidal precious metals; inorganic or organic compounds of precious metals…5 codes
- 2844Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile…8 codes
- 2846Compounds, inorganic or organic, of rare-earth metals; of yttrium or of…2 codes
- 2847Hydrogen peroxide; whether or not solidified with urea1 code
- 2849Carbides, whether or not chemically defined3 codes
- 2850Hydrides, nitrides, azides, silicides and borides, whether or not chemically…1 code
- 2852Inorganic or organic compounds of mercury, excluding amalgams, whether or not…2 codes
- 2853Phosphides, chemically defined or not, not ferrophosphorus; other inorganic…2 codes
Who ships under 2845?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, chapters 28–38.
HS Code 2845: common questions
What is heading 2845 in the HS?
It is the heading for isotopes that heading 2844 does not take, plus compounds of those isotopes. It has five six-digit codes.
What is the HS code for heavy water (deuterium oxide)?
Heavy water, also called deuterium oxide, is classified as 284510.
What is the difference between HS 2844 and 2845?
2844 is for radioactive elements and isotopes. 2845 takes the isotopes that are left over, along with their compounds.
Which HS code covers boron-10, lithium-6 and helium-3?
Each has its own code: 284520 for enriched boron-10, 284530 for enriched lithium-6 and 284540 for helium-3.
What falls under HS code 284590?
It holds isotopes and isotope compounds that match none of the named codes and are not in 2844.
How can I find importers and exporters of isotopes?
Look up the code in the shipment records on EximDataX. The import and export data section above gives the details.
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