Product classification
HS code for Scintigraphy machine: 9018.14
Medical, surgical instruments and appliances, scintigraphic apparatus.
Classification of scintigraphy machine under HS 9018.14
A scintigraphy machine is classified under HS code 9018.14. This classification is found within Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9018 is dedicated to instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary sciences. Subheading 9018.14 specifically identifies "scintigraphic apparatus." These machines are diagnostic tools that create images of internal organs by detecting radiation emitted by a radioactive substance (radioisotope) injected into the patient. The classification is based on the functional technology of the device. Unlike X-ray machines that pass radiation through the body, scintigraphy involves the detection of gamma rays from within. This distinction is critical for legal classification under the HS system. The apparatus typically includes gamma cameras or PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scanners, which are essential for nuclear medicine departments in hospitals.
- Covers
- Gamma camera systems
- Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scanners
- Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) systems
- Radioisotope scanners for medical diagnostics
- Scintillation counters used as medical imaging systems
- Also under 9018.14
- Siemens Healthineers Symbia Intevo
- GE Healthcare Discovery MI
- Philips Vereos PET/CT
- Canon Medical Systems Cartesion Prime
- United Imaging uMI 780
Codes often confused with 9018.14
Common mistake. Scintigraphy machines are often confused with Computed Tomography (CT) scanners, which are classified under HS code 9022.12. The difference lies in the source of radiation: CT uses X-rays (9022), while scintigraphy uses radioisotopes (9018). Another common error is misclassifying them as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machines, which fall under HS code 9018.13. It is essential to verify the imaging modality before assigning the code.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901814 (the code used for scintigraphy machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901814 (the code used for scintigraphy machine) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% 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 901814, not only scintigraphy machine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $226M 52% of world exports
- 2 Israel $94M 22% of world exports
- 3 Germany $41M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $433M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $110M 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $99M 21% of world imports
- 3 United States $62M 13% of world imports
World total: $477M 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 scintigraphy machine
Brazil splits HS 9018.14 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9018.14.10PET (positron emission tomography) scanners
- 9018.14.20Gamma cameras
- 9018.14.90Other scintigraphic apparatus
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about scintigraphy machine
What is the HS code for Scintigraphy machine?
The HS code for Scintigraphy machine is 901814 (Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; scintigraphic apparatus).
How do I classify Scintigraphy machine for customs?
Scintigraphy machine is classified under HS code 901814 — Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; scintigraphic apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a PET scanner?
A PET scanner is a type of scintigraphic apparatus and is classified under HS code 9018.14.
How does 9018.14 differ from 9022.12?
HS code 9018.14 is for scintigraphic machines using internal radioisotopes, while 9022.12 is for CT scanners that use external X-ray tubes.
Which countries are the top exporters of scintigraphy machine (HS 901814)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901814 (the code used for scintigraphy machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($226M, 52% of world exports), Israel ($94M) and Germany ($41M). World exports came to about $433M, 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 scintigraphy machine (HS 901814)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901814 (the code used for scintigraphy machine) in UN Comtrade data were China ($110M, 23% of world imports), Germany ($99M) and the United States ($62M). World imports came to about $477M, 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 Scintigraphy machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901814 for Scintigraphy 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 scintigraphy machine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 901814 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for scintigraphy machine depends on the product's details: 9018.14.10 (PET (positron emission tomography) scanners), 9018.14.20 (Gamma cameras), 9018.14.90 (Other scintigraphic apparatus).