HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9022.29 – Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus; (for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses)

HS code 9022.29 is the 6-digit subheading for apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, (for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses). It is used for industrial X-ray inspection systems, gamma radiography equipment, baggage scanners, cargo screening systems and thickness gauges (radioactive).

What HS 9022.29 covers

This HS code covers industrial and scientific apparatus that utilize ionizing radiations (alpha, beta, gamma, X-rays) for non-medical applications. This includes sophisticated equipment for non-destructive testing (NDT) in manufacturing, advanced security screening systems, material analysis, and various scientific research purposes. These high-tech devices are crucial for ensuring product quality and integrity, detecting flaws in materials, and for fundamental research in physics and chemistry. Key importers and exporters are industrialized nations with advanced manufacturing sectors, robust research and development capabilities, and stringent quality control standards. The trade is characterized by high-value, specialized equipment, often subject to strict safety regulations and export controls due to the nature of the radiation sources and their potential dual-use applications. These systems are vital for industries ranging from aerospace to automotive and electronics.

Covers
  • Industrial X-ray inspection systems
  • Gamma radiography equipment
  • Baggage scanners
  • Cargo screening systems
  • Thickness gauges (radioactive)
  • Material analysis spectrometers
  • Radiation monitoring systems
Examples
  • GE Inspection Technologies X-ray systems
  • Smiths Detection HI-SCAN baggage scanners
  • Rapiscan Systems cargo scanners
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific radiation gauges
  • Olympus NDT X-ray diffractometers

Codes often confused with 9022.29

Common mistake. This code is specifically for non-medical applications; apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary uses falls under 902212 or 902214.

9022.12Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, computed tomography apparatus9022.14Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus

Top exporters and importers of HS code 902229, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902229 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 49% 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. 1 Mexico $123M
  2. 2 United States $67M
  3. 3 Germany $35M

World total: $335M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $219M
  2. 2 Canada $30M
  3. 3 Malaysia $25M

World total: $449M 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 9022.29 2

Brazil splits HS 9022.29 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 9022.29.10 Gamma-ray can fill-level and missing-cap detectorsPara detecção do nível de enchimento ou tampas faltantes, em latas de bebidas, por meio de raios gama
  2. 9022.29.90 Other non-medical ionising radiation 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 9022.29

What is HS code 902229?

HS code 902229 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus; (for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses). This HS code covers industrial and scientific apparatus that utilize ionizing radiations (alpha, beta, gamma, X-rays) for non-medical applications. This includes sophisticated equipment for non-destructive testing (NDT) in manufacturing, advanced security screening systems, material analysis, and various scientific research purposes. These high-tech devices are crucial for ensuring product quality and integrity, detecting flaws in materials, and for fundamental research in physics and chemistry. Key importers and exporters are industrialized nations with advanced manufacturing sectors, robust research and development capabilities, and stringent quality control standards. The trade is characterized by high-value, specialized equipment, often subject to strict safety regulations and export controls due to the nature of the radiation sources and their potential dual-use applications. These systems are vital for industries ranging from aerospace to automotive and electronics.

What products fall under HS code 902229?

Industrial X-ray inspection systems, gamma radiography equipment, baggage scanners, cargo screening systems, thickness gauges (radioactive), material analysis spectrometers, radiation monitoring systems

What are common misclassifications for HS code 902229?

This code is specifically for non-medical applications; apparatus for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary uses falls under 902212 or 902214.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902229?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902229 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($123M, 37% of world exports), the United States ($67M) and Germany ($35M). World exports came to about $335M, 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 902229?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902229 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($219M, 49% of world imports), Canada ($30M) and Malaysia ($25M). World imports came to about $449M, 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 902229 structured?

HS code 902229 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 (29) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902229?

Brazil splits HS code 902229 into 2 NCM codes: 9022.29.10 (Gamma-ray can fill-level and missing-cap detectors), 9022.29.90 (Other non-medical ionising radiation apparatus). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.