Product classification

HS code for Veterinary 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 veterinary X-ray machine under HS 9022.14

Veterinary X-ray machines are classified under HS code 9022.14, which pertains to apparatus based on the use of X-rays for medical, surgical, or veterinary uses. Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9022 is dedicated to X-ray and radiation equipment. Subheading 9022.14 specifically excludes dental apparatus and computed tomography (CT) scanners, focusing instead on standard radiography and radiotherapy equipment used in general medical or veterinary practice. These machines function by generating controlled beams of X-ray radiation to produce images of the internal structures of animals for diagnostic purposes. The classification remains the same whether the machine is a large stationary unit in a veterinary hospital or a portable unit used by field veterinarians for equine or livestock examinations. The key to this classification is the intended use (veterinary) and the technology (X-ray). It includes the high-voltage generator, the control panel, and the X-ray tube stand, though individual components like tubes may have their own specific codes when shipped separately.

Covers
  • Portable veterinary X-ray units
  • Stationary animal radiography systems
  • Digital veterinary X-ray tables
  • Equine-specific mobile X-ray machines
  • Veterinary fluoroscopy equipment
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 product is often confused with 9022.12, which is specifically for Computed Tomography (CT) scanners. It is also confused with 9022.13, which is reserved for dental X-ray apparatus. If the X-ray is for industrial use (e.g., checking welds), it falls under 9022.19.

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 uses

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

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902214 (the code used for veterinary 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 veterinary 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 veterinary 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 veterinary X-ray machine

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

The HS code for Veterinary 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 specific HS code for veterinary X-ray apparatus (non-CT, non-dental) is 9022.14.

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

Veterinary 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.

Are X-ray tubes classified under this same code?

No, X-ray tubes imported or exported as separate parts are classified under HS code 9022.30.

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

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902214 (the code used for veterinary 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 veterinary X-ray machine (HS 902214)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 902214 (the code used for veterinary 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 Veterinary X-ray machine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 902214 for Veterinary 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 veterinary X-ray machine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 902214 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for veterinary 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).