Product classification

HS code for Medical X-ray machine: 9022.14

Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus.

Classification of medical X-ray machine under HS 9022.14

Medical X-ray machines are classified under HS code 9022.14 based on the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6. This specific subheading is reserved for apparatus based on the use of X-rays for medical, surgical, or veterinary purposes, excluding those used for dental applications or computed tomography (CT) scans. The classification is determined by the functional nature of the device, which utilizes ionizing radiation to produce images of the internal structures of the body for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Unlike CT scanners, which fall under 9022.12, these machines typically provide two-dimensional radiographic images. The apparatus must include an X-ray generator, an X-ray tube, and often a control panel and a support structure for the patient or the tube. The classification remains consistent whether the unit is stationary, mobile, or portable, provided it is intended for human or animal medical use and does not utilize the specific rotating technology characteristic of CT systems.

Covers
  • General radiography systems
  • Mobile X-ray units for hospital wards
  • C-arm fluoroscopy systems for surgical guidance
  • Mammography equipment
  • Veterinary X-ray tables
  • Portable field X-ray machines
Also under 9022.14
  • GE Healthcare Definium
  • Philips Medical Systems CombiDiagnost R90
  • Hologic Selenia Dimensions
  • Shimadzu MobileArt Evolution
  • Fujifilm FDR Smart X

Codes often confused with 9022.14

Common mistake. This code is frequently confused with 9022.12, which is strictly for computed tomography (CT) apparatus. While both use X-rays, CT scanners are distinguished by their rotating gantry and cross-sectional imaging capabilities. Another common error is using 9022.13, which is dedicated to dental X-ray equipment. If the X-ray machine is used for industrial or non-medical purposes, such as inspecting welds or airport security, it must be classified under 9022.19. Finally, parts and accessories like X-ray tubes themselves are classified under 9022.30, not the machine code.

9022.12Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, computed tomography apparatus9022.13Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus9022.19Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus; for other than medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses9022.30X-ray tubes

Top exporters and importers of HS 902214 (the code used for medical X-ray machine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902214 (the code used for medical X-ray machine) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 902214, not only medical X-ray machine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Netherlands $1.7B
  2. 2 Germany $1.5B
  3. 3 United States $680M

World total: $6.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $1.3B
  2. 2 Netherlands $453M
  3. 3 India $371M

World total: $6.5B 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 medical X-ray machine

Brazil splits HS 9022.14 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about medical X-ray machine

What is the HS code for Medical X-ray machine?

The HS code for Medical X-ray machine is 902214 (Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus). The primary HS code for a general medical X-ray machine (non-CT, non-dental) is 9022.14.

How do I classify Medical X-ray machine for customs?

Medical X-ray machine is classified under HS code 902214 — Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses, not dental uses, excluding computed tomography apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include X-ray protective clothing?

No, lead aprons and protective clothing are classified according to their constituent material, often under 6211 or 3926, rather than as X-ray apparatus.

Which countries are the top exporters of medical X-ray machine (HS 902214)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902214 (the code used for medical X-ray machine) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($1.7B, 27% of world exports), Germany ($1.5B) and the United States ($680M). World exports came to about $6.2B, 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 medical X-ray machine (HS 902214)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 902214 (the code used for medical X-ray machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.3B, 20% of world imports), the Netherlands ($453M) and India ($371M). World imports came to about $6.5B, 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 Medical X-ray machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 902214 for Medical X-ray machine 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 medical X-ray machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 902214 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for medical X-ray machine depends on the product's details: 9022.14.11 (Mammography X-ray apparatus), 9022.14.12 (Angiography X-ray apparatus), 9022.14.13 (Computerised bone densitometry X-ray apparatus), 9022.14.19 (Other medical diagnostic X-ray apparatus), 9022.14.90 (Medical X-ray apparatus, other than diagnostic).