HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9022.12 – Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, computed tomography apparatus
HS code 9022.12 is the 6-digit subheading for apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, computed tomography apparatus. It is used for medical CT scanners, industrial X-ray inspection systems, radiotherapy linear accelerators, digital radiography systems and veterinary X-ray machines.
What HS 9022.12 covers
This comprehensive HS code encompasses a broad spectrum of X-ray apparatus, including advanced radiography, radiotherapy, and computed tomography (CT) systems, regardless of their application (medical, dental, veterinary, or industrial). It represents a high-value segment of the medical and industrial equipment trade. Major importers are typically countries investing heavily in healthcare infrastructure and industrial quality control, such as the USA, China, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are often nations with strong technological and manufacturing bases in precision engineering, like Germany, the USA, and Japan. Key aspects for traders include navigating complex regulatory approvals (e.g., FDA, CE), managing high shipping costs due to size and fragility, and understanding the rapid technological obsolescence of these sophisticated machines. The market is driven by advancements in imaging technology, increasing demand for diagnostic and therapeutic services, and industrial inspection needs.
- Covers
- Medical CT scanners
- Industrial X-ray inspection systems
- Radiotherapy linear accelerators
- Digital radiography systems
- Veterinary X-ray machines
- Mobile C-arm X-ray units
- Baggage screening X-ray systems
- Dental CT scanners
- Examples
- Siemens Healthineers SOMATOM CT scanners
- GE Healthcare Revolution CT
- Varian Medical Systems TrueBeam
- Canon Medical Systems Aquilion CT
- Smiths Detection X-ray scanners
Codes often confused with 9022.12
Common mistake. This code is broad and can be confused with more specific X-ray apparatus codes like 902213 (Dental X-ray) or 902214 (Medical/Surgical/Veterinary X-ray, non-CT) if the item's specific application is overlooked. The presence of "computed tomography" is a key differentiator here.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902212, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902212 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 Germany $2.0B 41% of world exports
- 2 China $719M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $714M 14% of world exports
World total: $5.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $973M 19% of world imports
- 2 China $411M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $257M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 code for 9022.12
Brazil does not split HS 9022.12: its NCM code is 9022.12.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.22 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9022.12
What is HS code 902212?
HS code 902212 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, computed tomography apparatus. This comprehensive HS code encompasses a broad spectrum of X-ray apparatus, including advanced radiography, radiotherapy, and computed tomography (CT) systems, regardless of their application (medical, dental, veterinary, or industrial). It represents a high-value segment of the medical and industrial equipment trade. Major importers are typically countries investing heavily in healthcare infrastructure and industrial quality control, such as the USA, China, Germany, and Japan. Exporters are often nations with strong technological and manufacturing bases in precision engineering, like Germany, the USA, and Japan. Key aspects for traders include navigating complex regulatory approvals (e.g., FDA, CE), managing high shipping costs due to size and fragility, and understanding the rapid technological obsolescence of these sophisticated machines. The market is driven by advancements in imaging technology, increasing demand for diagnostic and therapeutic services, and industrial inspection needs.
What products fall under HS code 902212?
Medical CT scanners, Industrial X-ray inspection systems, Radiotherapy linear accelerators, Digital radiography systems, Veterinary X-ray machines, Mobile C-arm X-ray units, Baggage screening X-ray systems, Dental CT scanners
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902212?
This code is broad and can be confused with more specific X-ray apparatus codes like 902213 (Dental X-ray) or 902214 (Medical/Surgical/Veterinary X-ray, non-CT) if the item's specific application is overlooked. The presence of "computed tomography" is a key differentiator here.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902212?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902212 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.0B, 41% of world exports), China ($719M) and the United States ($714M). World exports came to about $5.0B, 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 902212?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902212 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($973M, 19% of world imports), China ($411M) and Germany ($257M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 902212 structured?
HS code 902212 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (22) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902212?
In Brazil, HS code 902212 is NCM 9022.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.