Scintillation Detector
An instrument using a scintillator crystal that emits light when struck by ionizing radiation, paired with a photomultiplier tube to measure radiation intensity and energy. Classified under HTS 9030.10.00.00 for its direct detection and measurement of ionizing radiations like gamma rays.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for apparatus used solely in medical imaging
Medical-specific radiation detectors are covered under medical X-ray apparatus headings.
If imported as electronic assemblies without housing
Unfinished detector modules may classify as electrical machines rather than complete instruments.
If for industrial process radiation monitoring
Measuring instruments for other physical phenomena in industrial settings shift to 9031.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide material safety data sheets (MSDS) for scintillator materials like NaI(Tl) to comply with hazmat regulations
• Label shipments clearly as radiation detection equipment to expedite CBP inspection
Related Products under HTS 9030.10.00.00
Handheld X-Ray Monitor
Portable device for real-time monitoring of X-ray leakage from industrial or medical equipment, using solid-state detectors. Classified in HTS 9030.10.00.00 for detecting ionizing X-ray radiations.
Geiger-Mueller Counter
A handheld device equipped with a Geiger-Mueller tube that detects and measures ionizing radiation such as alpha, beta, and gamma rays by counting ionization events in a gas-filled tube. It falls under HTS 9030.10.00.00 as it is specifically designed for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations, excluding non-ionizing types.
Ionization Chamber Dosimeter
A device that measures ionizing radiation dose by collecting ion pairs produced in a gas-filled chamber, commonly used for personal or environmental monitoring. It is classified in HTS 9030.10.00.00 as an apparatus for detecting and quantifying ionizing radiations.
Portable Gamma Spectrometer
A compact, battery-powered unit that identifies and quantifies gamma-emitting isotopes by analyzing energy spectra from ionizing radiation. Falls under HTS 9030.10.00.00 for measuring or detecting ionizing radiations with spectroscopic capability.
Neutron Radiation Detector
A proportional counter or scintillation-based detector using materials like boron-10 or helium-3 to measure fast and thermal neutrons as ionizing radiation. Classified under HTS 9030.10.00.00 for detection of ionizing radiations including neutrons.
Alpha Radiation Survey Meter
Handheld meter with a zinc sulfide scintillator or proportional counter optimized for detecting low-energy alpha particles from sources like radon or plutonium. Under HTS 9030.10.00.00 as it measures ionizing alpha radiation.