Product classification
HS code for Geiger counter: 9030.10
Instruments and apparatus, for measuring or detecting ionising radiations.
Classification of geiger counter under HS 9030.10
The Geiger counter is classified under HS code 9030.10, which covers instruments and apparatus for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations. This classification falls within Chapter 90, which is dedicated to optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. A Geiger counter functions by detecting alpha, beta, or gamma radiation using a Geiger-Müller tube, which produces an electric pulse when radiation ionizes the gas inside. Because its primary and essential function is the detection and measurement of radioactivity, it is specifically placed in the 9030.10 sub-heading. This applies to portable handheld units, laboratory-grade benchtop models, and integrated radiation monitoring systems that utilize the same gas-ionization principle.
- Covers
- Handheld Geiger-Müller counters
- Radiation survey meters
- Digital dosimeters (electronic)
- Alpha, beta, and gamma radiation detectors
- Nuclear radiation monitors
- Contamination meters for radioactive particles
- 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. Geiger counters are sometimes misclassified under HS code 9022, which covers X-ray apparatus and equipment using alpha, beta, or gamma radiations. However, 9022 is for machines that *emit* radiation for medical or industrial use, whereas 9030.10 is for instruments that *detect* or *measure* radiation. Another error is using 9027, which covers instruments for physical or chemical analysis; while radiation detection is a form of analysis, the specific provision for ionizing radiation in 9030.10 takes precedence over the general analytical category.
Top exporters and importers of HS 903010 (the code used for geiger counter), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 903010 (the code used for geiger counter) 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 geiger counter.
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 geiger counter
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 geiger counter
What is the HS code for Geiger counter?
The HS code for Geiger counter is 903010 (Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or detecting ionising radiations). The HS code for a Geiger counter is 9030.10, designated for instruments detecting ionizing radiations.
How do I classify Geiger counter for customs?
Geiger counter is classified under HS code 903010 — Instruments and apparatus; for measuring or detecting ionising radiations. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include personal radiation badges?
Passive radiation badges (like film or TLD badges) are often classified elsewhere (e.g., Chapter 37 or 90), but electronic, real-time reading dosimeters are included in 9030.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of geiger counter (HS 903010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 903010 (the code used for geiger counter) 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 geiger counter (HS 903010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 903010 (the code used for geiger counter) 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 Geiger counter the same in all countries?
The base HS code 903010 for Geiger counter 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 geiger counter in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 903010 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for geiger counter depends on the product's details: 9030.10.10 (Radioactivity meters), 9030.10.90 (Other ionising radiation detectors).