Product classification
HS code for Radiotherapy machine: 9022.12
Apparatus based on the use of x-rays, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, computed tomography apparatus.
Classification of radiotherapy machine under HS 9022.12
HS code 9022.12 is designated for radiotherapy apparatus that operates based on the use of X-rays. This classification is found within Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. The specific subheading 9022.12 is reserved for computed tomography (CT) and radiotherapy equipment used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary sciences. The classification is based on the technology used to generate the radiation; in this case, X-rays produced by an electrical source. This distinguishes these machines from those that utilize radioactive sources like Cobalt-60 to produce gamma rays. Radiotherapy machines are complex systems designed to deliver precise doses of ionizing radiation to target tumors while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. The classification includes the X-ray generator, the high-tension transformer, the control panel, and the treatment couch if they are presented as a functional unit. If components are shipped separately, they may still be classified here if they constitute the essential character of the radiotherapy apparatus. Proper documentation of the X-ray generation method is vital for correct classification.
- Covers
- Linear accelerators (LINAC) for cancer treatment
- X-ray therapy units
- Superficial X-ray therapy machines
- Orthovoltage X-ray units
- Computed tomography (CT) scanners for radiotherapy planning
- Also under 9022.12
- Siemens Healthineers SOMATOM CT scanners
- GE Healthcare Revolution CT
- Varian Medical Systems TrueBeam
- Canon Medical Systems Aquilion CT
- Smiths Detection X-ray scanners
Codes often confused with 9022.12
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 9022.21. While 9022.12 is for X-ray based apparatus, 9022.21 is for apparatus using alpha, beta, or gamma radiations. Machines using a radioactive source (like Cobalt-60) must be classified under 9022.21. Additionally, diagnostic X-ray machines are often confused with radiotherapy units but fall under 9022.14.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902212 (the code used for radiotherapy machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902212 (the code used for radiotherapy machine) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 902212, not only radiotherapy machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $2.0B 41% of world exports
- 2 China $719M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $714M 14% of world exports
World total: $5.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $973M 19% of world imports
- 2 China $411M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $257M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 code for radiotherapy machine
Brazil classifies radiotherapy machine under NCM 9022.12.00: HS 9022.12 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about radiotherapy machine
What is the HS code for Radiotherapy machine?
The HS code for Radiotherapy machine is 902212 (Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, computed tomography apparatus). The HS code for a radiotherapy machine based on X-ray technology is 9022.12.
How do I classify Radiotherapy machine for customs?
Radiotherapy machine is classified under HS code 902212 — Apparatus based on the use of x-rays; including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, computed tomography apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include MRI machines?
No, MRI machines do not use ionizing radiation and are classified under HS code 9018.13 as magnetic resonance imaging apparatus.
Which countries are the top exporters of radiotherapy machine (HS 902212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902212 (the code used for radiotherapy machine) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($2.0B, 41% of world exports), China ($719M) and the United States ($714M). World exports came to about $5.0B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of radiotherapy machine (HS 902212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902212 (the code used for radiotherapy machine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($973M, 19% of world imports), China ($411M) and Germany ($257M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 Radiotherapy machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902212 for Radiotherapy 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 radiotherapy machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, radiotherapy machine (HS 902212) is classified under NCM 9022.12.00.