Product classification
HS code for X-ray screens: 9022.90
Apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar, parts and accessories (x-ray generators, tubes, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and like.
Classification of X-ray screens under HS 9022.90
X-ray screens are classified under HS code 9022.90 because they are identified as essential parts and accessories of apparatus based on the use of X-rays. According to the Harmonized System's General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically Rule 1 and Rule 6, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 90, Note 2(b) specifies that parts and accessories, if suitable for use solely or principally with a particular kind of machine, instrument or apparatus, are to be classified with those machines. Since these screens are designed specifically to function within an X-ray system—either by intensifying the image on a photographic plate or by providing a fluorescent surface for real-time viewing—they fall under the "parts and accessories" subheading 9022.90. This classification remains consistent regardless of whether the screen is a standalone replacement part or part of a larger diagnostic assembly. The technical nature of these screens, often involving specialized phosphors like gadolinium oxysulfide or calcium tungstate, distinguishes them from general-purpose optical elements or standard display monitors. They are integral to the radiological process, ensuring that radiation is converted into a visible or recordable format for medical or industrial diagnosis.
- Covers
- X-ray intensifying screens
- Fluorescent X-ray screens
- Radiographic intensifying screens
- Lead-lined X-ray screens for protection
- Digital X-ray detector screens (as parts)
- Also under 9022.90
- GE Healthcare X-ray generators
- Philips Medical Systems control desks
- Shimadzu examination tables
- Siemens Healthineers collimators
- Barco medical display screens
Codes often confused with 9022.90
Common mistake. X-ray screens are frequently confused with X-ray film, which is classified under HS code 3701.10. While the screen is a reusable accessory that intensifies the image, the film is a sensitized, unexposed material used to capture the image. Additionally, complete X-ray units are classified under 9022.14 for medical use or 9022.19 for other uses; screens should only be classified under 9022.90 when imported or exported as separate parts or accessories.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902290 (the code used for X-ray screens), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902290 (the code used for X-ray screens) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 902290, not only X-ray screens.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.6B 19% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.2B 14% of world exports
- 3 China $1.1B 13% of world exports
World total: $8.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 16% of world imports
- 2 China $1.0B 12% of world imports
- 3 Germany $801M 9.2% of world imports
World total: $8.7B 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 X-ray screens
Brazil splits HS 9022.90 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9022.90.10High tension generators for X-ray apparatus
- 9022.90.20Radiological screens
- 9022.90.80Other radiology generators, panels, tables, chairs
- 9022.90.91Parts and accessories of X-ray apparatus
- 9022.90.99Parts and accessories, other radiation apparatus
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about X-ray screens
What is the HS code for X-ray screens?
The HS code for X-ray screens is 902290 (Apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar; parts and accessories (x-ray generators, tubes, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and like). The primary HS code for X-ray screens as parts and accessories is 9022.90.
How do I classify X-ray screens for customs?
X-ray screens is classified under HS code 902290 — Apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar; parts and accessories (x-ray generators, tubes, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and like. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are protective lead screens classified here?
If the lead screen is a specialized part of the X-ray apparatus, it falls under 9022.90. However, general protective lead apparel like aprons is classified under 6211 or 3926 depending on the material.
Which countries are the top exporters of X-ray screens (HS 902290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902290 (the code used for X-ray screens) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.6B, 19% of world exports), the United States ($1.2B) and China ($1.1B). World exports came to about $8.3B, 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 screens (HS 902290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902290 (the code used for X-ray screens) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 16% of world imports), China ($1.0B) and Germany ($801M). World imports came to about $8.7B, 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 screens the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902290 for X-ray screens 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 screens in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902290 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for X-ray screens depends on the product's details: 9022.90.10 (High tension generators for X-ray apparatus), 9022.90.20 (Radiological screens), 9022.90.80 (Other radiology generators, panels, tables, chairs), 9022.90.91 (Parts and accessories of X-ray apparatus), 9022.90.99 (Parts and accessories, other radiation apparatus).