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HS 90.22 Heading · Instruments, Clocks & Musical Instruments

Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising 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 tens

HS heading 90.22 covers Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising 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 tens. Within Chapter 90 it splits into 8 six-digit subheadings spanning apparatus based on the use of x-rays to apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar, each carrying its own customs duty line.

India exports 2024
$373.3M
Share of Chapter 90
7.5%
Rank in its chapter
#4 of 32

Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.

Sourcing this category from India

HS 90.22 covers Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising 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 tens. At the six-digit line it separates apparatus based on the use of x-rays, x-ray tubes and apparatus based on use of x-rays and similar, among others — each a distinct duty line shown below. India exports surgical and medical instruments, notably from Jalandhar, alongside optical and measuring equipment. India exported $373.3M under this code worldwide in 2024, about 7.5% of all Chapter 90 exports, ranking #4 of 32 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).

How to read this code

90.22 is the four-digit HS heading for apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha,. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many instruments, clocks & musical instruments lines — check our import guides for your market.

Subheadings under HS 90.22

The Harmonised System breaks Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising 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 tens into these 8 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.

Top destinations for Chapter 90 exports

India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.

#1 USA $875.8M
#2 Germany $308.4M
#3 Singapore $288M
#4 United Arab Emirates $271.3M
#5 United Kingdom $230.1M

Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.

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Last updated 28 Jun 2026 Figures are indicative sourcing benchmarks compiled from exporter quotes, India trade-scheme notifications and public customs tariffs. Confirm live pricing and HS classification before contracting.
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