HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9019.20 – Therapeutic respiration apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus; artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus

HS code 9019.20 is the 6-digit subheading for therapeutic respiration apparatus, ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus. It is used for CPAP machines, biPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers and ventilators.

What HS 9019.20 covers

This category covers critical therapeutic respiration apparatus, essential for treating various respiratory conditions and providing life support. The international trade in these devices is robust, with hospitals, home healthcare providers, emergency services, and specialized medical device distributors acting as key importers and exporters. Demand is significantly influenced by global health crises, the rising prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases, and an aging population. Technological advancements focus on portability, user-friendliness, and integration with digital health platforms for remote monitoring, making these devices more accessible and efficient. Regulatory compliance and product innovation are crucial for market access and competitiveness in this vital sector of medical technology.

Covers
  • CPAP machines
  • BiPAP machines
  • Oxygen concentrators
  • Nebulizers
  • Ventilators
  • High-flow nasal cannula systems
  • Ozone therapy units
  • Aerosol drug delivery systems
Examples
  • ResMed AirSense 10
  • Philips Respironics DreamStation
  • Inogen One G5
  • Dräger Savina 300
  • Vapotherm Precision Flow

Codes often confused with 9019.20

Common mistake. Often confused with general breathing appliances (902000), but 901920 specifically covers *therapeutic* respiration, distinguishing it from non-therapeutic gas masks or diving gear.

9020.00Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters and excluding apparatus of item no. 9019.20

Top exporters and importers of HS code 901920, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 901920 in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 37% 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. 1 Singapore $2.5B
  2. 2 China $1.2B
  3. 3 United States $1.1B

World total: $11.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $4.6B
  2. 2 Germany $650M
  3. 3 Singapore $563M

World total: $12.4B 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 9019.20 5

Brazil splits HS 9019.20 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 9019.20.10 Oxygen therapy apparatusDe oxigenoterapia
  2. 9019.20.20 Aerosol therapy apparatusDe aerossolterapia
  3. 9019.20.30 Resuscitation breathing apparatusRespiratórios de reanimação
  4. 9019.20.40 Automatic respirators (iron lungs)Respiradores automáticos (pulmões de aço)
  5. 9019.20.90 Other therapeutic respiration apparatusOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.19 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 9019.20

What is HS code 901920?

HS code 901920 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Therapeutic respiration apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus; artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus. This category covers critical therapeutic respiration apparatus, essential for treating various respiratory conditions and providing life support. The international trade in these devices is robust, with hospitals, home healthcare providers, emergency services, and specialized medical device distributors acting as key importers and exporters. Demand is significantly influenced by global health crises, the rising prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases, and an aging population. Technological advancements focus on portability, user-friendliness, and integration with digital health platforms for remote monitoring, making these devices more accessible and efficient. Regulatory compliance and product innovation are crucial for market access and competitiveness in this vital sector of medical technology.

What products fall under HS code 901920?

CPAP machines, BiPAP machines, oxygen concentrators, nebulizers, ventilators, high-flow nasal cannula systems, ozone therapy units, aerosol drug delivery systems

What are common misclassifications for HS code 901920?

Often confused with general breathing appliances (902000), but 901920 specifically covers *therapeutic* respiration, distinguishing it from non-therapeutic gas masks or diving gear.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 901920?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 901920 in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($2.5B, 22% of world exports), China ($1.2B) and the United States ($1.1B). World exports came to about $11.2B, 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 901920?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 901920 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.6B, 37% of world imports), Germany ($650M) and Singapore ($563M). World imports came to about $12.4B, 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 901920 structured?

HS code 901920 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (19) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 901920?

Brazil splits HS code 901920 into 5 NCM codes: 9019.20.10 (Oxygen therapy apparatus), 9019.20.20 (Aerosol therapy apparatus), 9019.20.30 (Resuscitation breathing apparatus), 9019.20.40 (Automatic respirators (iron lungs)), 9019.20.90 (Other therapeutic respiration apparatus). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.