HS Code for Gamma camera

A gamma camera is classified under HS code 9018.14 as a scintigraphic apparatus. Heading 9018 covers instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary sciences. Subheading 9018.14 specifically addresses scintigraphic apparatus, which are devices used in nuclear medicine imaging. Gamma cameras function by detecting gamma radiation emitted from radioisotopes injected into a patient. The device uses a scintillation crystal (usually sodium iodide) to convert gamma photons into light, which is then processed into an image. This technology is distinct from X-ray imaging, which relies on external radiation passing through the body. The classification is based on the specific physical principle of scintillation used for diagnostic imaging, placing it firmly within the electro-diagnostic apparatus section of Chapter 90.

Products Included

• Single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT) scanners
• Anger cameras
• Medical scintillation counters
• Gamma imaging systems
• Dual-head gamma cameras

Common Misclassification

Gamma cameras are often confused with X-ray apparatus classified under HS code 9022.14. While both are used for medical imaging, 9022 is for apparatus based on the use of X-rays or alpha, beta, or gamma radiations from a source *external* to the patient for treatment or imaging. Scintigraphic apparatus (9018.14) detect radiation from *within* the patient. They may also be misclassified under 9018.13 (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) or 9018.19 (Other electro-diagnostic apparatus), but 9018.14 is the more specific and correct heading for scintillation-based devices.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a gamma camera?

The HS code for a gamma camera used in medical diagnostics is 9018.14.

Is a PET scanner classified under this code?

Yes, Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners are generally classified as scintigraphic apparatus under 9018.14 because they utilize scintillation detection.