HS Code 9021
Orthopaedic and Implantable Appliances
HS code 9021 covers orthopaedic appliances, artificial body parts, hearing aids, and implanted devices like pacemakers to compensate for defects.
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HS Code 9021 — Orthopaedic and Implantable Appliances
Covers devices built to support or replace damaged body parts or to compensate for disabilities. This includes everything from artificial limbs and hearing aids to pacemakers and fracture-fixation hardware like bone screws.
What's included
- Artificial joints and limbs
- Hearing aids
- Heart pacemakers
- Orthopaedic splints
- Surgical screws and plates
- Crutches
What's excluded
- Support stockings → use
6115(Classified as apparel (hosiery).) - Contact lenses → use
900130(Specific category for ophthalmic lenses.)
Common examples
- Titanium hip replacement
- Digital hearing aid
- Internal cardiac pacemaker
- Arm sling
- Spinal fixation plate
Frequently asked questions
Are wheelchairs under this code?
No, wheelchairs are classified under 8713.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Often eligible for duty-free entry under 'Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft' or medical device exemptions.
- Typical shipping mode: Air
- Top exporters: Ireland, USA, Switzerland, Netherlands, Germany
- Top importers: USA, Germany, Japan, Belgium, China
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Key takeaway
Covers both external supports and internal implants for disability/injury.
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