HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9018.14 – Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; scintigraphic apparatus
HS code 9018.14 is the 6-digit subheading for medical, surgical instruments and appliances, scintigraphic apparatus. It is used for SPECT scanners, PET scanners, SPECT/CT systems, PET/CT systems and gamma cameras.
What HS 9018.14 covers
This HS code encompasses scintigraphic apparatus, which are crucial diagnostic tools in nuclear medicine, utilizing radioactive tracers to create images of organs and tissues. These high-value, technologically advanced devices are primarily imported and exported by specialized medical device manufacturers, large hospital networks, and research institutions globally. Key players in this trade include countries with advanced healthcare infrastructure and significant R&D investment. The trade involves complex logistics due to the sensitive nature of the equipment and often requires specialized installation and maintenance. Regulatory approvals, such as FDA in the US or CE marking in Europe, are paramount, influencing market access and trade flows. The market is driven by an aging global population and increasing demand for non-invasive diagnostic procedures, making it a significant segment within the medical technology sector.
- Covers
- SPECT scanners
- PET scanners
- SPECT/CT systems
- PET/CT systems
- Gamma cameras
- Hybrid imaging systems
- Molecular imaging systems
- Examples
- Siemens Healthineers Symbia Intevo
- GE Healthcare Discovery MI
- Philips Vereos PET/CT
- Canon Medical Systems Cartesion Prime
- United Imaging uMI 780
Codes often confused with 9018.14
Common mistake. This code is often confused with other electro-diagnostic apparatus (901819) or general X-ray apparatus (902212) due to their shared diagnostic imaging function, but 901814 specifically covers devices using radioactive isotopes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 901814, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 901814 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $226M 52% of world exports
- 2 Israel $94M 22% of world exports
- 3 Germany $41M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $433M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $110M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $99M 21% of world imports
- 3 United States $62M 13% of world imports
World total: $477M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 9018.14 3
Brazil splits HS 9018.14 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9018.14.10 PET (positron emission tomography) scannersScanner de tomografia por emissão de posítrons (PET - Positron Emission Tomography)
- 9018.14.20 Gamma camerasCâmaras gama
- 9018.14.90 Other scintigraphic apparatusOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.18 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9018.14
What is HS code 901814?
HS code 901814 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; scintigraphic apparatus. This HS code encompasses scintigraphic apparatus, which are crucial diagnostic tools in nuclear medicine, utilizing radioactive tracers to create images of organs and tissues. These high-value, technologically advanced devices are primarily imported and exported by specialized medical device manufacturers, large hospital networks, and research institutions globally. Key players in this trade include countries with advanced healthcare infrastructure and significant R&D investment. The trade involves complex logistics due to the sensitive nature of the equipment and often requires specialized installation and maintenance. Regulatory approvals, such as FDA in the US or CE marking in Europe, are paramount, influencing market access and trade flows. The market is driven by an aging global population and increasing demand for non-invasive diagnostic procedures, making it a significant segment within the medical technology sector.
What products fall under HS code 901814?
SPECT scanners, PET scanners, SPECT/CT systems, PET/CT systems, Gamma cameras, Hybrid imaging systems, Molecular imaging systems
What are common misclassifications for HS code 901814?
This code is often confused with other electro-diagnostic apparatus (901819) or general X-ray apparatus (902212) due to their shared diagnostic imaging function, but 901814 specifically covers devices using radioactive isotopes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 901814?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 901814 in UN Comtrade data were China ($226M, 52% of world exports), Israel ($94M) and Germany ($41M). World exports came to about $433M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 901814?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 901814 in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($99M) and the United States ($62M). World imports came to about $477M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 901814 structured?
HS code 901814 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (14) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 901814?
Brazil splits HS code 901814 into 3 NCM codes: 9018.14.10 (PET (positron emission tomography) scanners), 9018.14.20 (Gamma cameras), 9018.14.90 (Other scintigraphic apparatus). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.