HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9021.50 – Pacemakers; for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories)
What HS 9021.50 covers
This category is dedicated to pacemakers, life-saving medical devices that regulate heart rhythm. The international trade involves highly specialized medical device companies, hospitals, and cardiologists. Demand is driven by the increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases, an aging population, and continuous innovation in battery life, miniaturization, and advanced features like MRI compatibility, remote monitoring capabilities, and leadless technology. The market is characterized by stringent regulatory requirements and a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life. These sophisticated devices are crucial for managing various cardiac arrhythmias, making their global trade essential for modern healthcare systems.
- Covers
Single-chamber pacemakers, dual-chamber pacemakers, biventricular pacemakers, leadless pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs - often combined with pacing functions)
- Examples
- Medtronic Micra AV
- Boston Scientific Emblem MRI S-ICD
- Abbott Aveir VR Leadless Pacemaker
- Biotronik Acticor/Rivacor ICD
- LivaNova KORA 250
Codes often confused with 9021.50
Common mistake. This code is specifically for complete pacemakers, not their parts and accessories (which would fall under 902190) or other electro-medical apparatus (901890).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 902150, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 902150 in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 Switzerland $1.8B 25% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $1.5B 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.4B 18% of world exports
World total: $7.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.9B 25% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $1.0B 14% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $559M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $7.3B 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 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 code for 9021.50
Brazil does not split HS 9021.50: its NCM code is 9021.50.00.
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 9021.50
What is HS code 902150?
HS code 902150 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Pacemakers; for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories). This category is dedicated to pacemakers, life-saving medical devices that regulate heart rhythm. The international trade involves highly specialized medical device companies, hospitals, and cardiologists. Demand is driven by the increasing incidence of cardiovascular diseases, an aging population, and continuous innovation in battery life, miniaturization, and advanced features like MRI compatibility, remote monitoring capabilities, and leadless technology. The market is characterized by stringent regulatory requirements and a focus on improving patient outcomes and quality of life. These sophisticated devices are crucial for managing various cardiac arrhythmias, making their global trade essential for modern healthcare systems.
What products fall under HS code 902150?
Single-chamber pacemakers, dual-chamber pacemakers, biventricular pacemakers, leadless pacemakers, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs - often combined with pacing functions)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 902150?
This code is specifically for complete pacemakers, not their parts and accessories (which would fall under 902190) or other electro-medical apparatus (901890).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 902150?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 902150 in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($1.8B, 25% of world exports), Ireland ($1.5B) and the Netherlands ($1.4B). World exports came to about $7.5B, 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 902150?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 902150 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 25% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.0B) and Belgium ($559M). World imports came to about $7.3B, 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 902150 structured?
HS code 902150 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 902150?
In Brazil, HS code 902150 is NCM 9021.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.