Nuclear research institutions and specialty radiation-shielding equipment manufacturers (depleted uranium counterweights/shielding) are the narrow, regulated buyer base.
HSN code 28443010 is classified as Restricted under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — a license or permit is required before export.
This product requires a license or permit before export/import from India.
HSN Code Details
HSN 28443010 covers thorium and depleted uranium compounds, used in nuclear fuel research and specialty radiation shielding applications.
Export requires Department of Atomic Energy authorization under the Atomic Energy Act even though thorium/depleted uranium is less strategically sensitive than enriched uranium - not a standard commercial export item.
Related HSN Codes (Heading 2844)
- 2844applies only to: (a) technetium (atomic No. 43), promethium (atomic No. 61), Polonium (atomic No. 84) and all elements with an atomic number greater than 84; (b) natural or artificial radioactive isotopes (including those of the precious metals or of the base metals of Sections XIV and XV), whetherRestricted
- 28441000products and mixtures (as amended from time to time) containing natural uranium or (Policy Condition 1) natural uranium compoundsRestricted
- 28442000ceramic products and mixtures time to time) and Rules containing uranium enriched in thereunder. U 235, plutonium or compounds of these productsRestricted
- 284430Uranium depleted in U 235 and its compounds; thorium and its compounds; alloys, dispersions (including cermets), ceramicFree
- 28443021Thorium oxide time to time) and Rules thereunderRestricted
- 28443022Thorium hydroxide time to time) and Rules thereunderRestricted
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. HSN 28443010 is Restricted under DGFT ITC(HS) policy — you need a license or permit before export.
Thorium/depleted uranium compounds (28443010) still require Department of Atomic Energy export authorization, even though less sensitive than enriched uranium - not a routine commercial export.
HSN 28443010 falls under Chapter 28 and Heading 2844 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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