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Apparatus based on the use of X-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionizing radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, X-ray tubes and other X-ray generators, high tension generators, control panels and desks, screens, examination or treatment tables, chairs and the like; parts and accessories thereof

15 declarable lines

Heading 9022 covers apparatus that works by X-rays or by alpha, beta, gamma or other ionizing radiation, plus X-ray tubes, radiation generators, and their parts and accessories. The heading splits into X-ray apparatus (9022.12 through 9022.19), apparatus using other ionizing radiations (9022.21 and 9022.29), X-ray tubes (9022.30), and a residual group for other apparatus, parts and accessories (9022.90). Most finished apparatus lines carry a Free general (MFN) rate, while several parts lines carry low percentage rates.

Products in this heading

Computed tomography (CT) scanners
Dental X-ray units and dental panoramic machines
Medical, surgical or veterinary X-ray machines
X-ray baggage or cargo screening systems
Ionization type smoke detectors
X-ray tubes
Radiation generator units for X-ray systems
Radiation beam delivery units for radiotherapy machines

How to choose the right subheading

Identify the radiation source: X-rays point to 9022.12 through 9022.19, while alpha, beta, gamma or other ionizing radiations point to 9022.21 or 9022.29.
Determine the use: medical, surgical, dental or veterinary use has its own lines, and other uses such as security screening or industrial inspection go to 9022.19 or 9022.29.
Decide whether the item is a complete apparatus, a tube, a generator unit, or a part or accessory, because parts and accessories fall in 9022.90.
Check whether the item is an X-ray tube itself, which is named separately in 9022.30.
For parts in 9022.90, check whether the part is of an X-ray tube, of X-ray apparatus, of an ionization smoke detector, or other.

Often confused with

Instruments for measuring or detecting ionizing radiation, such as survey meters and dosimeters
Measuring and detecting instruments belong to 9030, while 9022 covers apparatus that uses radiation to do work such as imaging or treatment.
Heading 9030
Electro-medical instruments used in medical or surgical practice, such as patient monitors
Medical and surgical instruments not based on ionizing radiation are classified in 9018.
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Lasers and other optical appliances
Lasers other than laser diodes are named in 9013, not in 9022.
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X-ray film and photographic plates
Sensitized film and plates are chapter 37 goods, separate from the apparatus that exposes them.
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Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a CT scanner?

Computed tomography apparatus is classified under 9022.12.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.

What is the duty on parts of X-ray tubes?

Parts and accessories of X-ray tubes are classified under 9022.90.40.00. The general (MFN) rate is 0.9%.

How do I classify an ionization type smoke detector and its parts?

An ionization type smoke detector is classified under 9022.29.40.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of Free. Parts of those detectors go under 9022.90.70.00, at a general (MFN) rate of 1%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.