HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9030.10 – Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or detecting ionising radiations

HS code 9030.10 is the 6-digit subheading for instruments and apparatus, for measuring or detecting ionising radiations. It is used for geiger counters, scintillation detectors, dosimeters, radiation survey meters and gamma spectrometers.

What HS 9030.10 covers

This category covers highly specialized instruments and apparatus designed for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations, such as alpha, beta, gamma, and X-rays. These devices are critical for ensuring safety and compliance in various high-stakes environments, including nuclear power plants, medical facilities (radiology, oncology), environmental monitoring stations, industrial quality control, and scientific research laboratories. Importers include hospitals, research institutions, government agencies responsible for public safety, and industries utilizing radioactive materials. Exporters are typically countries with advanced scientific and technological capabilities, often possessing strong nuclear, medical technology, or defense sectors. The trade in these devices is heavily regulated due to their sensitive applications and the critical role they play in protecting human health and the environment.

Covers
  • Geiger counters
  • Scintillation detectors
  • Dosimeters
  • Radiation survey meters
  • Gamma spectrometers
  • Alpha/beta counters
  • Neutron detectors
  • Personal radiation detectors
Examples
  • Mirion Technologies Geiger counters
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific dosimeters
  • Canberra gamma spectrometers
  • Ludlum Measurements survey meters
  • Fluke Biomedical radiation detectors

Codes often confused with 9030.10

Common mistake. Could be confused with other medical diagnostic equipment (9018) or general laboratory instruments (9027) if not specifically for ionizing radiation detection.

90.18Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments90.27Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light

Top exporters and importers of HS code 903010, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 903010 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 United States $664M
  2. 2 Germany $333M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $280M

World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $291M
  2. 2 United States $263M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $100M

World total: $2.0B 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 9030.10 2

Brazil splits HS 9030.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 9030.10.10 Radioactivity metersMedidores de radioatividade
  2. 9030.10.90 Other ionising radiation detectorsOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.30 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 9030.10

What is HS code 903010?

HS code 903010 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or detecting ionising radiations. This category covers highly specialized instruments and apparatus designed for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations, such as alpha, beta, gamma, and X-rays. These devices are critical for ensuring safety and compliance in various high-stakes environments, including nuclear power plants, medical facilities (radiology, oncology), environmental monitoring stations, industrial quality control, and scientific research laboratories. Importers include hospitals, research institutions, government agencies responsible for public safety, and industries utilizing radioactive materials. Exporters are typically countries with advanced scientific and technological capabilities, often possessing strong nuclear, medical technology, or defense sectors. The trade in these devices is heavily regulated due to their sensitive applications and the critical role they play in protecting human health and the environment.

What products fall under HS code 903010?

Geiger counters, scintillation detectors, dosimeters, radiation survey meters, gamma spectrometers, alpha/beta counters, neutron detectors, personal radiation detectors

What are common misclassifications for HS code 903010?

Could be confused with other medical diagnostic equipment (9018) or general laboratory instruments (9027) if not specifically for ionizing radiation detection.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 903010?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 903010 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($664M, 30% of world exports), Germany ($333M) and the United Kingdom ($280M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 903010?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 903010 in UN Comtrade data were China ($291M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($263M) and the United Kingdom ($100M). World imports came to about $2.0B, 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 903010 structured?

HS code 903010 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (30) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 903010?

Brazil splits HS code 903010 into 2 NCM codes: 9030.10.10 (Radioactivity meters), 9030.10.90 (Other ionising radiation detectors). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.