HS Code for Breathing apparatus

HS code 902000 specifically covers breathing appliances and gas masks. This classification is applied to devices designed to provide breathable air or filter harmful substances from the air, thereby enabling respiration in hazardous environments. The key distinction for inclusion under this code is the presence of mechanical parts or replaceable filters, which differentiate these sophisticated devices from simpler protective masks. The description explicitly excludes protective masks lacking these features, as well as apparatus falling under HS 9019.20, which pertains to mechano-therapy appliances and similar items. This ensures that only true respiratory support or protection systems are categorized here.

Products Included

• Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
• SCUBA diving equipment (regulators, demand valves)
• Rebreathers
• Industrial respirators with powered air-purifying systems (PAPR)
• Gas masks with filter cartridges
• Emergency escape breathing devices (EEBD)

Common Misclassification

HS 630790 (Other made up articles): Simple protective masks, such as surgical masks or dust masks, which lack mechanical parts or replaceable filters, are often misclassified. HS 902000 specifically excludes these less complex items, focusing on devices with active air supply or advanced filtration mechanisms.
HS 901920 (Mechano-therapy appliances, massage apparatus, psychological aptitude-testing apparatus): This code is explicitly excluded from 902000. Confusion might arise if a device has a therapeutic aspect, but the primary function of breathing support or gas filtration dictates classification under 902000.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Breathing apparatus?

The HS code for breathing apparatus, including gas masks with mechanical parts or replaceable filters, is 902000.

What distinguishes HS 902000 from simpler protective masks?

HS 902000 applies to breathing apparatus that incorporate mechanical parts or replaceable filters for active air purification or supply. Simpler protective masks, such as basic dust masks or surgical masks, which lack these features, are typically classified elsewhere, often under HS 630790. The presence of sophisticated components for air management is the defining characteristic.