HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9402.90 – Furniture; for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof
HS code 9402.90 is the 6-digit subheading for furniture, for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof. It is used for operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds (mechanical), medical trolleys and patient stretchers.
What HS 9402.90 covers
This broad HS code encompasses a wide range of specialized furniture designed for medical, surgical, and veterinary applications, excluding the specific chairs covered by 940210. This includes essential equipment like operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical adjustments, stretchers, and specialized cabinets. These items are fundamental to healthcare infrastructure globally, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and efficient medical procedures. Major importers are hospitals, clinics, veterinary practices, and medical distributors in countries with robust healthcare systems and significant investment in medical facilities, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK. Exporters often originate from nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities in medical devices and furniture, including Germany, China, and the USA. Key trade considerations involve strict compliance with medical device regulations, safety standards, hygiene requirements, durability, and ergonomic design for both patients and healthcare professionals. The market is driven by healthcare infrastructure development, aging populations, and technological advancements in medical equipment.
- Covers
- Operating tables
- Examination tables
- Hospital beds (mechanical)
- Medical trolleys
- Patient stretchers
- Veterinary examination tables
- Medical cabinets (specialized)
- Examples
- Stryker Hospital Beds
- Hill-Rom Operating Tables
- Midmark Examination Tables
- Maquet Surgical Tables
Codes often confused with 9402.90
Common mistake. This code is distinct from general furniture (Chapter 94) due to its specialized medical use; it might be confused with 940210 if the item is a chair but lacks the specific multi-movement features, or with general metal furniture (940320) if its medical function is not clearly stated.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 940290, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 940290 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 $1.0B 21% of world exports
- 2 United States $739M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $613M 13% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $392M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Canada $317M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 9402.90 3
Brazil splits HS 9402.90 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 9402.90.10 Operating tablesMesas de operação
- 9402.90.20 Hospital beds with mechanical fittingsCamas dotadas de mecanismos para usos clínicos
- 9402.90.90 Other medical or veterinary furniture and partsOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 94.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9402.90
What is HS code 940290?
HS code 940290 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Furniture; for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof. This broad HS code encompasses a wide range of specialized furniture designed for medical, surgical, and veterinary applications, excluding the specific chairs covered by 940210. This includes essential equipment like operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical adjustments, stretchers, and specialized cabinets. These items are fundamental to healthcare infrastructure globally, ensuring patient comfort, safety, and efficient medical procedures. Major importers are hospitals, clinics, veterinary practices, and medical distributors in countries with robust healthcare systems and significant investment in medical facilities, such as the USA, Germany, and the UK. Exporters often originate from nations with advanced manufacturing capabilities in medical devices and furniture, including Germany, China, and the USA. Key trade considerations involve strict compliance with medical device regulations, safety standards, hygiene requirements, durability, and ergonomic design for both patients and healthcare professionals. The market is driven by healthcare infrastructure development, aging populations, and technological advancements in medical equipment.
What products fall under HS code 940290?
Operating tables, Examination tables, Hospital beds (mechanical), Medical trolleys, Patient stretchers, Veterinary examination tables, Medical cabinets (specialized)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 940290?
This code is distinct from general furniture (Chapter 94) due to its specialized medical use; it might be confused with 940210 if the item is a chair but lacks the specific multi-movement features, or with general metal furniture (940320) if its medical function is not clearly stated.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 940290?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 940290 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 21% of world exports), the United States ($739M) and Germany ($613M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 940290?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 940290 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($392M) and Canada ($317M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 940290 structured?
HS code 940290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (94) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 940290?
Brazil splits HS code 940290 into 3 NCM codes: 9402.90.10 (Operating tables), 9402.90.20 (Hospital beds with mechanical fittings), 9402.90.90 (Other medical or veterinary furniture and parts). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.