Product classification
HS code for Dental bridges: 9021.29
Dental fittings, other than artificial teeth.
Classification of dental bridges under HS 9021.29
Dental bridges are classified under HS code 9021.29. This code falls within the broader category of 9021, which covers orthopedic appliances, including artificial parts of the body and appliances which are worn, carried, or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability. Specifically, 9021.29 is the subheading for "other" dental fittings that are not artificial teeth. A dental bridge is a fixed dental restoration used to replace one or more missing teeth by joining an artificial tooth definitively to adjacent teeth or dental implants. Because these are custom-made prosthetic devices designed to be permanently or semi-permanently fitted into the patient's mouth, they are classified as dental fittings. The classification remains the same regardless of whether the bridge is made of porcelain, gold, or other metal alloys, as the function as a prosthetic fitting is the primary determinant.
- Covers
- Fixed partial dentures (bridges)
- Dental crowns used as part of a bridge
- Maryland bridges (resin-bonded)
- Cantilever bridges
- Implant-supported bridges
- Temporary dental bridges
- Also under 9021.29
- Straumann Dental Implants
- Nobel Biocare Implants
- Invisalign Aligners
- Damon System Braces
- 3M Clarity Advanced Ceramic Brackets
Codes often confused with 9021.29
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 9021.21, which is strictly for artificial teeth (individual units). While a bridge contains artificial teeth, the assembly as a "fitting" moves it to 9021.29. Additionally, some importers mistakenly use 9018.49, which covers dental instruments and appliances. However, 9018 is for tools used by the dentist, whereas 9021 is for the prosthetic items left in the patient's body.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902129 (the code used for dental bridges), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902129 (the code used for dental bridges) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 902129, not only dental bridges.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $1.1B 25% of world exports
- 2 South Korea $794M 18% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $636M 14% of world exports
World total: $4.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $771M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $627M 13% of world imports
- 3 United States $315M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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 dental bridges
Brazil classifies dental bridges under NCM 9021.29.00: HS 9021.29 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dental bridges
What is the HS code for Dental bridges?
The HS code for Dental bridges is 902129 (Dental fittings; other than artificial teeth).
How do I classify Dental bridges for customs?
Dental bridges is classified under HS code 902129 — Dental fittings; other than artificial teeth. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a dental bridge?
The HS code for dental bridges and similar dental fittings is 9021.29.
Does the material of the bridge change the HS code?
No, whether the bridge is made of ceramic, zirconia, or precious metal, it is classified under 9021.29 as a dental fitting.
Which countries are the top exporters of dental bridges (HS 902129)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902129 (the code used for dental bridges) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($1.1B, 25% of world exports), South Korea ($794M) and the Netherlands ($636M). World exports came to about $4.5B, 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 dental bridges (HS 902129)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902129 (the code used for dental bridges) in UN Comtrade data were China ($771M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($627M) and the United States ($315M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Dental bridges the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902129 for Dental bridges is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for dental bridges in Brazil?
In Brazil, dental bridges (HS 902129) is classified under NCM 9021.29.00.