Product classification
HS code for CT scanner: 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.
Classification of CT scanner under HS 9022.12
Computed Tomography (CT) scanners are classified under HS code 9022.12. This classification is dictated by the nature of the apparatus, which uses X-rays to produce detailed cross-sectional images of the body. Heading 9022 covers apparatus based on the use of X-rays, whether for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary uses. Within this heading, subheading 9022.12 is specifically reserved for computed tomography apparatus. This classification is supported by the Chapter 90 notes, which encompass a wide variety of high-precision medical and optical instruments. A CT scanner is considered a functional unit, meaning that the various components required for its operation—such as the gantry (which houses the X-ray tube and detectors), the patient table, and the specialized computer system for image reconstruction—are all classified together under this single code. The use of ionizing radiation is the primary factor that distinguishes this equipment from other diagnostic imaging devices. The classification is straightforward under GRI 1, as the product is explicitly named in the subheading text. The system relies on the rotation of the X-ray source around the patient, a technical feature that defines the tomography aspect of the device, separating it from standard radiography equipment.
- Covers
- Medical CT scanners
- Industrial computed tomography systems
- Computed tomography imaging units for veterinary use
- CT gantry and detector assemblies imported as a system
- Dedicated CT reconstruction workstations
- Also under 9022.12
- 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. CT scanners are often confused with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines, which are classified under HS code 9018.13. While both provide cross-sectional images, MRI uses magnetic fields rather than X-rays. Another common misclassification is HS code 9022.14, which is a catch-all for other X-ray apparatus used in medical science. However, because 9022.12 specifically mentions computed tomography, it takes precedence over the more general 9022.14. Importers should also avoid heading 9018, which covers general medical instruments, as heading 9022 is more specific for X-ray based technology.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902212 (the code used for CT scanner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902212 (the code used for CT scanner) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 902212, not only CT scanner.
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 CT scanner
Brazil classifies CT scanner under NCM 9022.12.00: HS 9022.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about CT scanner
What is the HS code for CT scanner?
The HS code for CT scanner is 902212 (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). The HS code for a computed tomography (CT) scanner is 9022.12, which covers X-ray based tomography apparatus for medical or industrial use.
How do I classify CT scanner for customs?
CT scanner is classified under HS code 902212 — 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 is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the computer workstation classified separately?
Generally, no. If the computer is dedicated to the CT scanner for image reconstruction and control, it is classified with the scanner under 9022.12 as a functional unit.
Which countries are the top exporters of CT scanner (HS 902212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902212 (the code used for CT scanner) 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 CT scanner (HS 902212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902212 (the code used for CT scanner) 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.
Is the HS code for CT scanner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902212 for CT scanner is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for CT scanner in Brazil?
In Brazil, CT scanner (HS 902212) is classified under NCM 9022.12.00.