Product classification
HS code for Dosimeter: 9030.10
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or detecting ionising radiations.
Classification of dosimeter under HS 9030.10
A dosimeter is classified under HS code 903010, which pertains to instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations. This classification falls within Chapter 90, covering optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. The specific subheading 903010 is designated for devices that detect alpha, beta, gamma, X-ray, cosmic, or other ionizing radiations. The classification is justified because the primary function of a dosimeter is the quantitative measurement of radiation exposure over time. Whether the device is a passive badge or an active electronic sensor, its technical purpose aligns with the detection of ionizing particles or waves. This code is used globally to ensure that safety equipment used in nuclear, medical, and industrial environments is tracked accurately for trade and regulatory compliance.
- Covers
- Thermoluminescent Dosimeters (TLD)
- Electronic Personal Dosimeters (EPD)
- Geiger-Mueller (GM) counters
- Scintillation detectors
- Ionization chamber dosimeters
- Film badge dosimeters for radiation monitoring
- Quartz fiber dosimeters
- Also under 9030.10
- 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. Dosimeters are often misclassified under 9022, which covers X-ray apparatus and equipment. While dosimeters are used alongside X-ray machines, they are measuring instruments, not the radiation-generating equipment itself. Another common error is using 9027, which is for instruments for physical or chemical analysis. However, because ionizing radiation detection is specifically mentioned in 903010, that code takes precedence according to GRI 3(a) regarding specific descriptions.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903010 (the code used for dosimeter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903010 (the code used for dosimeter) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 903010, not only dosimeter.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $664M 30% of world exports
- 2 Germany $333M 15% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $280M 13% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $291M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $263M 13% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $100M 5.0% of world imports
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 dosimeter
Brazil splits HS 9030.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9030.10.10Radioactivity meters
- 9030.10.90Other ionising radiation detectors
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dosimeter
What is the HS code for Dosimeter?
The HS code for Dosimeter is 903010 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or detecting ionising radiations). The HS code for a dosimeter is 903010, covering instruments for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations.
How do I classify Dosimeter for customs?
Dosimeter is classified under HS code 903010 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or detecting ionising radiations. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does HS code 903010 include non-ionizing radiation meters?
No, meters for non-ionizing radiation (like EMF or RF meters) are typically classified under 903089 or other subheadings, as 903010 is strictly for ionizing radiation.
Which countries are the top exporters of dosimeter (HS 903010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903010 (the code used for dosimeter) 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 dosimeter (HS 903010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903010 (the code used for dosimeter) 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.
Is the HS code for Dosimeter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903010 for Dosimeter 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 dosimeter in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903010 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for dosimeter depends on the product's details: 9030.10.10 (Radioactivity meters), 9030.10.90 (Other ionising radiation detectors).