Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors (HS 284450)
Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors (HS 284450) has 3,992 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jan 2020 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors is PACIFIC NORTHERN INC, with 448 shipments, followed by VALENDRAWERS INCORPORATED and TAPI AMERICA S A DE C V. The leading supplier is ALUPROF SA, with 294 shipments, followed by VALENEXT S R L and PACIFIC NORTHERN DISPLAY AND FIXTUR SQUARE NORTH. Goods originate mainly from ITALY and GERMANY, arriving primarily at NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/284450-spent-irradiated-fuel-elements-cartridges-of-nuclear-reactors
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors (HS 284450), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is VALENEXT S R L → VALENDRAWERS INCORPORATED with 220 shipments, followed by PACIFIC NORTHERN DISPLAY AND FIXTUR SQUARE NORTH → PACIFIC NORTHERN INC (209) and VALEN EST UNDISTRIES SRL → VALENDRAWERS INCORPORATED (185).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| PACIFIC NORTHERN INC | 448 |
| VALENDRAWERS INCORPORATED | 405 |
| TAPI AMERICA S A DE C V | 124 |
| ALUBUILD USA LLC | 120 |
| LG ENERGY SOLUTION MICHIGAN INC | 91 |
| FREUDENBERG NOK | 88 |
| WIKA INSTRUMENT L P | 83 |
| GERMAN KITCHEN CENTER LLC | 81 |
| TRICO PRODUCTS C/O R O BRAVO | 76 |
| PHINIA INC | 68 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ALUPROF SA | 294 |
| VALENEXT S R L | 220 |
| PACIFIC NORTHERN DISPLAY AND FIXTUR SQUARE NORTH | 209 |
| PACIFIC NORTHERN DISPLAY & FIXTURE DONGGUAN CO LTD | 185 |
| VALEN EST UNDISTRIES SRL | 185 |
| TAPI SPA | 131 |
| KOREA ELECTRIC TERMINAL CO LTD | 98 |
| LEICHT KUECHEN AG | 81 |
| TRICO BELGIUM S A | 79 |
| FREUDENBERG FST GMBH | 75 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| ITALY | 893 |
| GERMANY | 704 |
| CHINA | 664 |
| POLAND | 552 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 165 |
| BELGIUM | 155 |
| GREECE | 102 |
| INDIA | 92 |
| FRANCE | 79 |
| SPAIN | 69 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,168 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 646 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 427 |
| LONG BEACH, CA | 369 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 368 |
| MIAMI, FL | 239 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 183 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 115 |
| SAVANNAH, GA | 95 |
| PORT EVERGLADES, FL | 73 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 284450 — Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 2844
Other six-digit codes in HS 2844: Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes) and their compounds, with their U.S. import volume.
| Product (HS code) | Shipments |
|---|---|
| Natural uranium and its compounds (284410) | 617 |
| Uranium enriched in U235 and its compounds (284420) | 230 |
| Uranium depleted in U235 and its compounds (284430) | 172 |
Frequently asked questions about importing Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors
Who imports Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors (HS 284450)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors include PACIFIC NORTHERN INC, VALENDRAWERS INCORPORATED, TAPI AMERICA S A DE C V, ALUBUILD USA LLC, and LG ENERGY SOLUTION MICHIGAN INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors?
PACIFIC NORTHERN INC is the largest U.S. importer of Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors (HS 284450), with 448 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors?
Leading suppliers shipping Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors (HS 284450) to the U.S. include ALUPROF SA, VALENEXT S R L, PACIFIC NORTHERN DISPLAY AND FIXTUR SQUARE NORTH, PACIFIC NORTHERN DISPLAY & FIXTURE DONGGUAN CO LTD, and VALEN EST UNDISTRIES SRL.
How many U.S. shipments of Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors are there?
ImportDoor has 3,992 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 284450, spanning Jan 2020 to Aug 2026.
Where is Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors imported from?
Spent (irradiated) fuel elements (cartridges) of nuclear reactors is imported into the U.S. primarily from ITALY, GERMANY, and CHINA.
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