Apparatus based on the use of X-rays or of alpha — HTS 9022
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
Chapter 90 › Heading 9022
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9022 is a broad product category for equipment that uses X-rays or other ionizing radiation. It includes imaging and examination equipment, radiotherapy equipment, X-ray tubes and generators, high-tension generators, control panels, screens, treatment tables and chairs, and qualifying parts and accessories. The equipment may be intended for medical, dental, veterinary, industrial, scientific, or other uses.
To reach a specific 8-digit U.S. HTSUS code, first identify the product’s principal function and the type of radiation or apparatus involved. Subheadings generally separate complete equipment from parts and accessories and distinguish types such as X-ray, radiotherapy, or other ionizing-radiation apparatus. Material may matter for some parts or accessories, but the product’s design, function, and whether it is a complete unit or component are usually more important. Confirm the full code in the current HTSUS and review the relevant legal notes and classification guidance.
What to check
- Identify the product’s actual function, radiation source, and intended use; do not classify it from its marketing name alone.
- Determine whether the shipment is a complete apparatus, a dedicated part or accessory, or a general-purpose item that may belong elsewhere.
- Compare the product’s technical specifications, drawings, manuals, and catalog description with the wording of the candidate subheadings.
- Check whether the item is specifically described as an X-ray tube, generator, control panel, table, chair, screen, or other named component.
- Verify the complete 8-digit HTSUS code and any applicable statistical suffix using current official tariff data; seek a customs broker or binding ruling when the classification is uncertain.
HTS heading 9022 summary
Apparatus based on the use of X-rays or of alpha is a 4-digit product category containing 6 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9022.29 | For other uses |
| 9022.90 | Other, including parts and accessories |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9022.12.00.00 👉 | Computed tomography apparatus | Free | — | 35% |
| 9022.13.00.00 👉 | Other, for dental uses | Free | — | 35% |
| 9022.14.00.00 👉 | Other, for medical, surgical or veterinary uses | Free | — | 35% |
| 9022.19.00.00 👉 | For other uses | Free | — | 35% |
| 9022.21.00.00 👉 | For medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses | Free | — | 35% |
| 9022.30.00.00 👉 | X-ray tubes | Free | — | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9022?
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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.