HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9021.39 – Artificial parts of the body; excluding artificial joints
HS code 9021.39 is the 6-digit subheading for artificial parts of the body, excluding artificial joints. It is used for prosthetic limbs (arms, legs), artificial eyes, artificial ears, breast implants and cochlear implants.
What HS 9021.39 covers
This category encompasses a wide range of artificial body parts, excluding artificial joints, designed to replace missing or non-functional body components. The trade involves highly specialized medical device companies, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals globally. Key drivers include advancements in prosthetic technology, such as bionics and 3D printing, increasing awareness of assistive technologies, and the need for customized solutions for individuals with limb loss or organ failure. The market is characterized by continuous innovation aimed at improving functionality, aesthetics, and patient integration, reflecting a global commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals requiring these sophisticated medical devices.
- Covers
- Prosthetic limbs (arms, legs)
- Artificial eyes
- Artificial ears
- Breast implants
- Cochlear implants
- Artificial heart valves
- Vascular grafts
- Penile prostheses
- Examples
- Össur Pro-Flex LP Align
- Ottobock C-Leg 4
- Cochlear Nucleus System
- Mentor MemoryGel Breast Implants
- Edwards SAPIEN 3 Heart Valve
Codes often confused with 9021.39
Common mistake. This code covers all artificial body parts *except* artificial joints (902131), and should not be confused with external orthopedic appliances (902110) or general medical instruments (9018).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902139, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902139 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 United States $4.2B 24% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $3.9B 22% of world exports
- 3 Costa Rica* ~$1.7B 9.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $17.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $5.3B 26% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $2.8B 14% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 6.0% of world imports
World total: $20.3B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 9021.39 8
Brazil splits HS 9021.39 into 8 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9021.39.1 Heart valvesVálvulas cardíacas Group
- 9021.39.11 Mechanical heart valvesMecânicas
- 9021.39.19 Other heart valvesOutras
- 9021.39.20 Intraocular lensesLentes intraoculares
- 9021.39.30 Coated vascular artery prosthesesPróteses de artérias vasculares revestidas
- 9021.39.40 Non-implantable breast prosthesesPróteses mamárias não implantáveis
- 9021.39.80 Other artificial parts of the bodyOutros
- 9021.39.9 Parts and accessoriesPartes e acessórios Group
- 9021.39.91 Parts of modular limb prosthesesPartes de próteses modulares que substituem membros superiores ou inferiores
- 9021.39.99 Other parts and accessories of prosthesesOutros
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 9021.39
What is HS code 902139?
HS code 902139 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Artificial parts of the body; excluding artificial joints. This category encompasses a wide range of artificial body parts, excluding artificial joints, designed to replace missing or non-functional body components. The trade involves highly specialized medical device companies, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals globally. Key drivers include advancements in prosthetic technology, such as bionics and 3D printing, increasing awareness of assistive technologies, and the need for customized solutions for individuals with limb loss or organ failure. The market is characterized by continuous innovation aimed at improving functionality, aesthetics, and patient integration, reflecting a global commitment to enhancing the quality of life for individuals requiring these sophisticated medical devices.
What products fall under HS code 902139?
Prosthetic limbs (arms, legs), artificial eyes, artificial ears, breast implants, cochlear implants, artificial heart valves, vascular grafts, penile prostheses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902139?
This code covers all artificial body parts *except* artificial joints (902131), and should not be confused with external orthopedic appliances (902110) or general medical instruments (9018).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902139?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902139 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.2B, 24% of world exports), the Netherlands ($3.9B) and Costa Rica (about $1.7B). World exports came to about $17.6B, 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 902139?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902139 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.3B, 26% of world imports), the Netherlands ($2.8B) and Germany ($1.2B). World imports came to about $20.3B, 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 902139 structured?
HS code 902139 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902139?
Brazil splits HS code 902139 into 8 NCM codes: 9021.39.11 (Mechanical heart valves), 9021.39.19 (Other heart valves), 9021.39.20 (Intraocular lenses), 9021.39.30 (Coated vascular artery prostheses), 9021.39.40 (Non-implantable breast prostheses), 9021.39.80 (Other artificial parts of the body), 9021.39.91 (Parts of modular limb prostheses), 9021.39.99 (Other parts and accessories of prostheses). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.