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U.S. exports of Medical, Surgical, Dental & Veterinary Apparatus Using Alpha, Beta, Gamma or Other Ionizing Radiation (HS 902221) totaled $5.4M in August 2026.
Importers of Medical, Surgical, Dental & Veterinary Apparatus Using Alpha, Beta, Gamma or Other Ionizing Radiation paid $55K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 5.15% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Medical, Surgical, Dental & Veterinary Apparatus Using Alpha, Beta, Gamma or Other Ionizing Radiation imports of $1.1M in August 2026 ran 45% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRadiation therapy systems, nuclear medicine cameras, PET scanners, and similar apparatus that harness alpha, beta, gamma, or other ionizing radiation for clinical diagnosis or treatment are classified here — distinct from X-ray-based equipment in heading 9022. Germany and Sweden are the leading US import sources, reflecting the concentration of major radiotherapy and nuclear medicine OEMs in Europe. Importers must navigate both FDA medical device requirements and, for apparatus incorporating radioactive sources, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or Agreement State licensing obligations.
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Heading 902214 covers apparatus based on X-rays (electrically generated ionizing radiation), while 902221 covers apparatus based on alpha, beta, gamma, or other ionizing radiations — typically from radioactive isotopes or particle accelerators. A PET scanner or gamma camera using radiopharmaceuticals falls under 902221; a conventional radiography or fluoroscopy unit falls under 902214. The radiation source type is the determinative factor.
FDA review applies to the device itself as a medical device subject to premarket clearance or approval requirements. If the unit incorporates a sealed radioactive source (such as cobalt-60), the NRC or the relevant Agreement State must also authorize the import and possession of that radioactive material. Importers should coordinate with both agencies well in advance of shipment.
Subheading 7 of 8 in heading 9022
Subheading 902221 · $5.4M of $351.7M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9022210000 | Appts Base on Alpha, Beta, Etc Radiation, Medical, Etc | $1.1M | 5.15% | 61.54% | $55K |
Appts Base on Alpha, Beta, Etc Radiation, Medical, Etc
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9022210000 | Appts Base on Alpha, Beta, Etc Radiation, Medical, Etc | $5.4M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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rate provision · imports
38.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 5.15% of imports for consumption.
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$1.1MYoY · free account
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$5.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $21.7M of Medical, Surgical, Dental & Veterinary Apparatus Using Alpha, Beta, Gamma or Other Ionizing Radiation and exported $50.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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