Product classification
HS code for Nuclear medicine scanner: 9022.21
Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses.
Classification of nuclear medicine scanner under HS 9022.21
Nuclear medicine scanners, such as PET (Positron Emission Tomography) and SPECT (Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography) systems, are classified under HS code 9022.21. This code is designated for apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, or gamma radiations for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary uses. Unlike X-ray machines that emit radiation through the body from an external source, nuclear medicine scanners detect radiation emitted from radiopharmaceuticals previously injected into the patient. The classification is determined by the source and nature of the ionizing radiation utilized for diagnostic imaging, specifically focusing on the detection of gamma rays or other particles emitted by radioactive isotopes.
- Covers
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners
- Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) scanners
- Gamma cameras and scintillation cameras
- Hybrid PET-CT systems (where nuclear imaging is the primary function)
- Radioisotope-based bone densitometers
- Also under 9022.21
- Varian Medical Systems Halcyon
- Elekta Unity MR-Linac
- Siemens Healthineers Biograph PET/CT
- GE Healthcare Discovery SPECT/CT
- IBA ProteusONE proton therapy
Codes often confused with 9022.21
Common mistake. These devices are frequently confused with 9022.12, which specifically covers Computed Tomography (CT) scanners based on X-ray radiation. While hybrid systems exist, the specific technology of detecting gamma rays from isotopes necessitates 9022.21. It is also sometimes misclassified under 9018.13, which is reserved for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) apparatus. MRI machines use magnetic fields and radio waves rather than ionizing radiation, placing them in a different category of electro-diagnostic apparatus.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902221 (the code used for nuclear medicine scanner), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902221 (the code used for nuclear medicine scanner) in UN Comtrade data was Sweden, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 21% 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 902221, not only nuclear medicine scanner.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Sweden $59M 25% of world exports
- 2 United States $44M 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $34M 15% of world exports
World total: $235M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 South Korea $85M 21% of world imports
- 2 China $84M 21% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $24M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $395M 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 nuclear medicine scanner
Brazil splits HS 9022.21 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9022.21.10Radiocobalt therapy units (cobalt bombs)
- 9022.21.20Other gamma therapy apparatus
- 9022.21.90Other medical ionising radiation apparatus
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about nuclear medicine scanner
What is the HS code for Nuclear medicine scanner?
The HS code for Nuclear medicine scanner is 902221 (Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus; for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses). The primary HS code for nuclear medicine scanners, including PET and SPECT systems, is 9022.21.
How do I classify Nuclear medicine scanner for customs?
Nuclear medicine scanner is classified under HS code 902221 — Apparatus based on the use of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus; for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How are hybrid PET-CT systems classified?
Hybrid systems are generally classified under 9022.21 if the PET functionality is considered the principal diagnostic component, though some customs authorities may apply GRI 3(b) to determine the essential character of the machine.
Which countries are the top exporters of nuclear medicine scanner (HS 902221)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902221 (the code used for nuclear medicine scanner) in UN Comtrade data were Sweden ($59M, 25% of world exports), the United States ($44M) and the Netherlands ($34M). World exports came to about $235M, 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 nuclear medicine scanner (HS 902221)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902221 (the code used for nuclear medicine scanner) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($85M, 21% of world imports), China ($84M) and Brazil ($24M). World imports came to about $395M, 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 Nuclear medicine scanner the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902221 for Nuclear medicine scanner 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 nuclear medicine scanner in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902221 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for nuclear medicine scanner depends on the product's details: 9022.21.10 (Radiocobalt therapy units (cobalt bombs)), 9022.21.20 (Other gamma therapy apparatus), 9022.21.90 (Other medical ionising radiation apparatus).