HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9018.49 – Dental instruments and appliances; other than dental drill engines
HS code 9018.49 is the 6-digit subheading for dental instruments and appliances, other than dental drill engines. It is used for dental mirrors, explorers, probes, forceps and elevators.
What HS 9018.49 covers
This category encompasses a wide array of dental instruments and appliances, excluding dental drill engines. It covers everything from diagnostic tools to restorative and surgical instruments used in general dentistry, orthodontics, and periodontics. The trade involves specialized dental manufacturers, dental supply companies, and dental practices globally. Key considerations for trade include material quality (e.g., stainless steel, titanium), ergonomic design, sterilization compatibility, and adherence to dental industry standards. The market is influenced by the increasing global demand for dental health services, advancements in dental procedures, and the continuous need for a diverse range of specialized tools to perform complex treatments. This code represents the vast toolkit essential for comprehensive dental care.
- Covers
- Dental mirrors
- Explorers
- Probes
- Forceps
- Elevators
- Scalers
- Curettes
- Spatulas
- Impression trays
- Examples
- Hu-Friedy Perio Probes
- Miltex Extraction Forceps
- Nordent Scalers
- Kerr Dental Spatulas
- GC Fuji Impression Trays
Codes often confused with 9018.49
Common mistake. This code is often confused with dental drill engines (901841) or general surgical instruments (901890) if their specific dental application is not clearly identified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 901849, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 901849 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $1.5B 23% of world exports
- 2 China $765M 11% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $732M 11% of world exports
World total: $6.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $930M 14% of world imports
- 2 Germany $725M 11% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $477M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $6.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 9018.49 7
Brazil splits HS 9018.49 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9018.49.1 BursBrocas Group
- 9018.49.11 Tungsten carbide dental bursDe carboneto de tungstênio (volfrâmio)
- 9018.49.12 Vanadium steel dental bursDe aço-vanádio
- 9018.49.19 Other dental bursOutras
- 9018.49.20 Dental filesLimas
- 9018.49.40 Dental kinetic particle projection apparatusPara tratamento bucal, que operem por projeção cinética de partículas
- 9018.49.9 OtherOutros Group
- 9018.49.91 Computerised dental ceramic restoration systemsPara desenho e construção de peças cerâmicas para restaurações dentárias, computadorizados
- 9018.49.99 Other dental instruments and appliancesOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.18 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9018.49
What is HS code 901849?
HS code 901849 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Dental instruments and appliances; other than dental drill engines. This category encompasses a wide array of dental instruments and appliances, excluding dental drill engines. It covers everything from diagnostic tools to restorative and surgical instruments used in general dentistry, orthodontics, and periodontics. The trade involves specialized dental manufacturers, dental supply companies, and dental practices globally. Key considerations for trade include material quality (e.g., stainless steel, titanium), ergonomic design, sterilization compatibility, and adherence to dental industry standards. The market is influenced by the increasing global demand for dental health services, advancements in dental procedures, and the continuous need for a diverse range of specialized tools to perform complex treatments. This code represents the vast toolkit essential for comprehensive dental care.
What products fall under HS code 901849?
Dental mirrors, Explorers, Probes, Forceps, Elevators, Scalers, Curettes, Spatulas, Impression trays
What are common misclassifications for HS code 901849?
This code is often confused with dental drill engines (901841) or general surgical instruments (901890) if their specific dental application is not clearly identified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 901849?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 901849 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.5B, 23% of world exports), China ($765M) and Switzerland ($732M). World exports came to about $6.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 901849?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 901849 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($930M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($725M) and the Netherlands ($477M). World imports came to about $6.8B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 901849 structured?
HS code 901849 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (18) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 901849?
Brazil splits HS code 901849 into 7 NCM codes: 9018.49.11 (Tungsten carbide dental burs), 9018.49.12 (Vanadium steel dental burs), 9018.49.19 (Other dental burs), 9018.49.20 (Dental files), 9018.49.40 (Dental kinetic particle projection apparatus), 9018.49.91 (Computerised dental ceramic restoration systems), 9018.49.99 (Other dental instruments and appliances). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.