Product classification
HS code for Industrial radiation equipment: 9022.29
Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, (for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses).
Classification of industrial radiation equipment under HS 9022.29
Industrial radiation equipment is classified under HS code 9022.29 because it encompasses apparatus that utilizes alpha, beta, gamma, or other ionizing radiations for purposes other than medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary applications. This classification is part of Chapter 90, which covers high-precision optical, measuring, and medical instruments. The 9022.29 subheading specifically targets equipment where the radiation source is a radioactive substance (radioisotopes) rather than an X-ray tube. These devices are used in industrial settings for non-destructive testing, thickness measurement, and level sensing. The classification logic follows the principle that the equipment's primary function is the emission and detection of radiation to analyze or monitor materials. Because these units are designed for industrial environments—such as pipelines, manufacturing plants, or laboratories—they are excluded from the medical subheadings of 9022.21.
- Covers
- Gamma-ray radiography apparatus for weld inspection
- Industrial thickness gauges using beta radiation
- Radioisotope-based level sensors for storage tanks
- Radiation-based density meters for industrial fluids
- Sterilization equipment using gamma radiation for non-medical goods
- Also under 9022.29
- GE Inspection Technologies X-ray systems
- Smiths Detection HI-SCAN baggage scanners
- Rapiscan Systems cargo scanners
- Thermo Fisher Scientific radiation gauges
- Olympus NDT X-ray diffractometers
Codes often confused with 9022.29
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 9022.19. While both codes cover industrial equipment, 9022.19 is strictly for apparatus based on the use of X-rays (generated by X-ray tubes), whereas 9022.29 is for apparatus using other ionizing radiation sources like isotopes. Another common error is using 9022.21, which is reserved for radiation equipment used in medical or veterinary fields. Importers must verify the source of the radiation and the end-use of the machine to ensure the correct code is applied.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902229 (the code used for industrial radiation equipment), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902229 (the code used for industrial radiation equipment) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 49% 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 902229, not only industrial radiation equipment.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $123M 37% of world exports
- 2 United States $67M 20% of world exports
- 3 Germany $35M 10% of world exports
World total: $335M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $219M 49% of world imports
- 2 Canada $30M 6.7% of world imports
- 3 Malaysia $25M 5.7% of world imports
World total: $449M 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 industrial radiation equipment
Brazil splits HS 9022.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9022.29.10Gamma-ray can fill-level and missing-cap detectors
- 9022.29.90Other non-medical ionising radiation apparatus
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about industrial radiation equipment
What is the HS code for Industrial radiation equipment?
The HS code for Industrial radiation equipment is 902229 (Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus; (for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses)). The HS code for industrial radiation equipment using alpha, beta, or gamma radiation for non-medical purposes is 9022.29.
How do I classify Industrial radiation equipment for customs?
Industrial radiation equipment is classified under HS code 902229 — Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus; (for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include X-ray machines used for security?
No, X-ray machines used for security or industrial inspection are classified under 9022.19 because they utilize X-ray tubes rather than radioactive isotopes.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial radiation equipment (HS 902229)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902229 (the code used for industrial radiation equipment) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($123M, 37% of world exports), the United States ($67M) and Germany ($35M). World exports came to about $335M, 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 industrial radiation equipment (HS 902229)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902229 (the code used for industrial radiation equipment) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($219M, 49% of world imports), Canada ($30M) and Malaysia ($25M). World imports came to about $449M, 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 Industrial radiation equipment the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902229 for Industrial radiation equipment 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 industrial radiation equipment in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902229 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for industrial radiation equipment depends on the product's details: 9022.29.10 (Gamma-ray can fill-level and missing-cap detectors), 9022.29.90 (Other non-medical ionising radiation apparatus).