HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9022.19 – Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus; for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses
HS code 9022.19 is the 6-digit subheading for apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses. It is used for industrial X-ray inspection systems, baggage screening X-ray machines, food inspection X-ray systems, pipeline inspection X-ray crawlers and non-destructive testing (NDT) X-ray units.
What HS 9022.19 covers
This HS code captures X-ray apparatus used for non-medical, non-surgical, non-dental, and non-veterinary purposes. This primarily includes industrial X-ray systems for quality control, security screening, and scientific research. It's a vital category for manufacturing, logistics, and security sectors globally. Major importers are countries with robust industrial bases, high security concerns, or significant research and development activities, such as China, the USA, Germany, and South Korea. Exporters are often nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities in precision instruments, like Germany, the USA, and Japan. Key considerations for traders involve understanding specific industry standards, managing the logistics of heavy and specialized equipment, and adhering to radiation safety regulations. The market is driven by increasing automation in manufacturing, heightened security threats, and continuous innovation in material science and non-destructive testing.
- Covers
- Industrial X-ray inspection systems
- Baggage screening X-ray machines
- Food inspection X-ray systems
- Pipeline inspection X-ray crawlers
- Non-destructive testing (NDT) X-ray units
- Scientific research X-ray diffractometers
- Electronic component inspection X-ray
- Foundry casting inspection X-ray
- Examples
- Smiths Detection HI-SCAN X-ray
- VJ Technologies X-ray inspection
- Mettler Toledo Safeline X-ray
- Bruker D8 ADVANCE X-ray diffractometer
- YXLON International industrial X-ray
Codes often confused with 9022.19
Common mistake. This code is distinguished from other 9022 subheadings by its explicit exclusion of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary applications. Misclassification occurs if the industrial or security application is not clearly identified, leading to confusion with medical X-ray categories.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902219, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902219 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 United States $571M 14% of world exports
- 2 Germany $565M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $551M 14% of world exports
World total: $4.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $782M 19% of world imports
- 2 United States $356M 8.9% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $221M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 9022.19 3
Brazil splits HS 9022.19 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9022.19.10 X-ray spectrometers or spectrographsEspectrômetros ou espectrógrafos de raios X
- 9022.19.9 OtherOutros Group
- 9022.19.91 Small-tunnel baggage inspection X-ray apparatusDo tipo utilizado para inspeção de bagagens, com túnel de altura inferior ou igual a 0,4 m, largura inferior ou igual a 0,6 m e comprimento inferior ou igual a 1,2 m
- 9022.19.99 Other non-medical X-ray apparatusOutros
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 9022.19
What is HS code 902219?
HS code 902219 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus; for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses. This HS code captures X-ray apparatus used for non-medical, non-surgical, non-dental, and non-veterinary purposes. This primarily includes industrial X-ray systems for quality control, security screening, and scientific research. It's a vital category for manufacturing, logistics, and security sectors globally. Major importers are countries with robust industrial bases, high security concerns, or significant research and development activities, such as China, the USA, Germany, and South Korea. Exporters are often nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities in precision instruments, like Germany, the USA, and Japan. Key considerations for traders involve understanding specific industry standards, managing the logistics of heavy and specialized equipment, and adhering to radiation safety regulations. The market is driven by increasing automation in manufacturing, heightened security threats, and continuous innovation in material science and non-destructive testing.
What products fall under HS code 902219?
Industrial X-ray inspection systems, Baggage screening X-ray machines, Food inspection X-ray systems, Pipeline inspection X-ray crawlers, Non-destructive testing (NDT) X-ray units, Scientific research X-ray diffractometers, Electronic component inspection X-ray, Foundry casting inspection X-ray
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902219?
This code is distinguished from other 9022 subheadings by its explicit exclusion of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary applications. Misclassification occurs if the industrial or security application is not clearly identified, leading to confusion with medical X-ray categories.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902219?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902219 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($571M, 14% of world exports), Germany ($565M) and China ($551M). World exports came to about $4.0B, 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 902219?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902219 in UN Comtrade data were China ($782M, 19% of world imports), the United States ($356M) and South Korea ($221M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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.
How is HS code 902219 structured?
HS code 902219 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 (19) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902219?
Brazil splits HS code 902219 into 3 NCM codes: 9022.19.10 (X-ray spectrometers or spectrographs), 9022.19.91 (Small-tunnel baggage inspection X-ray apparatus), 9022.19.99 (Other non-medical X-ray apparatus). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.