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U.S. imports of x-ray tubes (HS 902230) totaled $29.9M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of X-Ray Tubes paid $3.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $29.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataX-ray tubes are the core radiation-generating component in medical imaging, industrial inspection, and security screening systems, classified separately from the complete apparatus they power. Germany leads US imports under tariff line 9022300000, with India and Japan also significant sources — a supplier mix that reflects both established European precision manufacturing and growing Asian production capacity. Because x-ray tubes are components rather than finished medical devices, they typically do not require FDA premarket device clearance, but they remain subject to FDA radiation-emitting electronic product performance standards as components of regulated systems.
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X-ray tubes imported as spare or replacement parts for medical imaging equipment are classified under 9022300000 as X-ray tubes, not as parts of the parent apparatus under heading 9022. The HTS provides a specific provision for X-ray tubes at the subheading level, which takes precedence over a general parts classification. Importers should ensure the commercial invoice clearly identifies the article as an X-ray tube to avoid misclassification.
Yes. FDA's radiation-emitting electronic product performance standards under 21 CFR Part 1020 apply to X-ray tube assemblies as components of regulated systems. Manufacturers of X-ray tube assemblies must submit an accession report to FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health before introducing the product into US commerce, even when the tube is sold as a component rather than a finished device.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9022300000 | X-RAY TUBES | $29.9M | 10.93% | $3.2M |
X-RAY TUBES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9022300000 | X-RAY TUBES | $54.0M |
X-RAY TUBES
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INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $5.0M | $11.4M | +$6.4M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $9.5M | $5.9M | -$3.5M |
| LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | $425K | $13.0M | +$12.6M |