Product classification
HS code for X-ray 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 X-ray machine under HS 9022.12
An X-ray machine, specifically a Computed Tomography (CT) apparatus, is classified under HS code 9022.12. This classification is found in Chapter 90, which covers medical and surgical instruments. Heading 9022 is dedicated to apparatus based on the use of X-rays, whether for medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary uses. Subheading 9022.12 is a specific category for "Computed tomography apparatus." The classification is based on the technology used; CT scanners utilize a rotating X-ray source and digital detectors to create cross-sectional images (slices) of the body. This distinguishes them from traditional projectional X-ray machines. The HS code covers the entire system, including the gantry, the patient table, and the computer workstation required for image processing and reconstruction, provided they are presented together as a functional unit.
- Covers
- Computed Tomography (CT) scanners
- CAT scan machines
- Mobile CT units
- Dental CT (CBCT) systems
- Industrial CT scanners for material analysis
- 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. X-ray machines are often misclassified under 9022.14, which is the code for "Other, for medical, surgical or dental uses." While 9022.14 covers standard X-ray machines, 9022.12 is the more specific and correct code for CT technology. Another error is classifying the machine under 9018, which is a general heading for medical instruments; however, heading 9022 is more specific for radiation-based apparatus and takes precedence according to GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 902212 (the code used for X-ray machine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902212 (the code used for X-ray 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 X-ray 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 X-ray machine
Brazil classifies X-ray 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 X-ray machine
What is the HS code for X-ray machine?
The HS code for X-ray 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).
How do I classify X-ray machine for customs?
X-ray 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.
What is the HS code for a CT X-ray machine?
The HS code for Computed Tomography (CT) apparatus is 9022.12.
What is the code for a standard medical X-ray machine that is not a CT?
Standard medical, surgical, or dental X-ray machines that do not use computed tomography are classified under HS code 9022.14.
Which countries are the top exporters of X-ray machine (HS 902212)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902212 (the code used for X-ray 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 X-ray machine (HS 902212)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902212 (the code used for X-ray 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 X-ray machine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902212 for 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 X-ray machine in Brazil?
In Brazil, X-ray machine (HS 902212) is classified under NCM 9022.12.00.