HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 9021.40 – Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories)

HS code 9021.40 is the 6-digit subheading for hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories). It is used for behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids, receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids, completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids and invisible-in-canal (IIC) hearing aids.

What HS 9021.40 covers

This HS code specifically covers complete hearing aids, devices designed to improve hearing for individuals with hearing loss. The international trade is driven by an aging global population, increasing prevalence of hearing impairment, and continuous technological advancements in miniaturization, digital sound processing, and connectivity features like Bluetooth and smartphone integration. Major players include specialized manufacturers, audiologists, and retail chains, who act as both importers and exporters. The market is highly competitive, with innovation focusing on enhanced sound quality, comfort, discretion, and personalized listening experiences, making these devices more effective and accessible to a wider range of users worldwide.

Covers
  • Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids
  • In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids
  • Receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids
  • Completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids
  • Invisible-in-canal (IIC) hearing aids
  • Bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHS)
Examples
  • Phonak Audeo Lumity
  • Oticon More
  • ReSound ONE
  • Starkey Genesis AI
  • Widex Moment Sheer

Codes often confused with 9021.40

Common mistake. This code is for complete hearing aids, not their parts and accessories (which would fall under 902190) or other sound amplifying devices (8518).

9021.90Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability85.18Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets

Top exporters and importers of HS code 902140, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902140 in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% 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 Mexico $1.5B
  2. 2 Poland $1.4B
  3. 3 Vietnam* ~$962M

World total: $7.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.0B
  2. 2 Germany $563M
  3. 3 France $388M

World total: $7.8B 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 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 code for 9021.40

Brazil does not split HS 9021.40: its NCM code is 9021.40.00.

  1. 9021.40.00 Hearing aids, excluding parts and accessoriesAparelhos para facilitar a audição dos surdos, exceto as partes e acessórios

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 9021.40

What is HS code 902140?

HS code 902140 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories). This HS code specifically covers complete hearing aids, devices designed to improve hearing for individuals with hearing loss. The international trade is driven by an aging global population, increasing prevalence of hearing impairment, and continuous technological advancements in miniaturization, digital sound processing, and connectivity features like Bluetooth and smartphone integration. Major players include specialized manufacturers, audiologists, and retail chains, who act as both importers and exporters. The market is highly competitive, with innovation focusing on enhanced sound quality, comfort, discretion, and personalized listening experiences, making these devices more effective and accessible to a wider range of users worldwide.

What products fall under HS code 902140?

Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids, in-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids, receiver-in-canal (RIC) hearing aids, completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids, invisible-in-canal (IIC) hearing aids, bone-anchored hearing systems (BAHS)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 902140?

This code is for complete hearing aids, not their parts and accessories (which would fall under 902190) or other sound amplifying devices (8518).

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902140?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902140 in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($1.5B, 20% of world exports), Poland ($1.4B) and Vietnam (about $962M). World exports came to about $7.7B, 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 902140?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902140 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.0B, 39% of world imports), Germany ($563M) and France ($388M). World imports came to about $7.8B, 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 902140 structured?

HS code 902140 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902140?

In Brazil, HS code 902140 is NCM 9021.40.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.