HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9021.21 – Dental fittings; artificial teeth
HS code 9021.21 is the 6-digit subheading for dental fittings, artificial teeth. It is used for porcelain teeth, acrylic teeth, composite teeth, denture teeth sets and single artificial crowns.
What HS 9021.21 covers
This specific HS code focuses on artificial teeth, a fundamental component in restorative dentistry. The international trade in these products is driven by dental laboratories, manufacturers of dental materials, and dental clinics globally. Key factors influencing demand include an aging population, increasing awareness of oral health, and advancements in dental materials such as zirconia and ceramics, which offer superior aesthetics, durability, and biocompatibility. The market also sees a trend towards customized solutions and digital dentistry workflows, enhancing the precision and efficiency of producing artificial teeth for dentures, crowns, and bridges worldwide.
- Covers
- Porcelain teeth
- Acrylic teeth
- Composite teeth
- Denture teeth sets
- Single artificial crowns
- Bridge pontics
- Implant-supported crowns
- Examples
- Vita VMK Master
- Ivoclar Vivadent SR Phonares II
- Dentsply Sirona TruExpression
- Shofu Ceramage
- GC Initial LiSi
Codes often confused with 9021.21
Common mistake. This code is specifically for artificial teeth, distinguishing it from other dental fittings (902129) like dental implants or orthodontic appliances.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902121, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902121 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 China $500M 42% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $166M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $115M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $269M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $141M 16% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $67M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $901M 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 9021.21 2
Brazil splits HS 9021.21 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 90.21 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9021.21
What is HS code 902121?
HS code 902121 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Dental fittings; artificial teeth. This specific HS code focuses on artificial teeth, a fundamental component in restorative dentistry. The international trade in these products is driven by dental laboratories, manufacturers of dental materials, and dental clinics globally. Key factors influencing demand include an aging population, increasing awareness of oral health, and advancements in dental materials such as zirconia and ceramics, which offer superior aesthetics, durability, and biocompatibility. The market also sees a trend towards customized solutions and digital dentistry workflows, enhancing the precision and efficiency of producing artificial teeth for dentures, crowns, and bridges worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 902121?
Porcelain teeth, acrylic teeth, composite teeth, denture teeth sets, single artificial crowns, bridge pontics, implant-supported crowns
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902121?
This code is specifically for artificial teeth, distinguishing it from other dental fittings (902129) like dental implants or orthodontic appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902121?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902121 in UN Comtrade data were China ($500M, 42% of world exports), Hong Kong ($166M) and the United States ($115M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 902121?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902121 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($269M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($141M) and the Netherlands ($67M). World imports came to about $901M, 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 902121 structured?
HS code 902121 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (90) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (21) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (21) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902121?
Brazil splits HS code 902121 into 2 NCM codes: 9021.21.10 (Acrylic artificial teeth), 9021.21.90 (Artificial teeth, not of acrylic). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.