Product classification

HS code for Dental mirrors: 9018.49

Dental instruments and appliances, other than dental drill engines.

Classification of dental mirrors under HS 9018.49

Dental mirrors are classified under HS code 9018.49, which falls within the broader category of instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary sciences. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, specifically GRI 1 and 6, products are classified based on their technical characteristics and intended use. Chapter 90 is dedicated to high-precision optical and medical instruments. Within this chapter, heading 9018 covers a wide array of diagnostic and surgical tools. Subheading 9018.49 is a residual category specifically for dental instruments and appliances that are not dental drill engines (which are 9018.41). Dental mirrors are essential diagnostic tools used by practitioners to view the oral cavity, retract tissues, and reflect light. Because they are specialized for dental clinical use and are often made of surgical-grade stainless steel or specialized plastics capable of withstanding sterilization, they are excluded from general glassware categories and placed firmly within the medical instrument classification.

Covers
  • Front-surface dental mirrors
  • Plane and magnifying dental mirrors
  • Disposable plastic dental mirrors
  • LED-illuminated dental mirrors
  • Rhodium-coated dental mirrors
  • Double-sided dental mirrors
Also under 9018.49
  • Hu-Friedy Perio Probes
  • Miltex Extraction Forceps
  • Nordent Scalers
  • Kerr Dental Spatulas
  • GC Fuji Impression Trays

Codes often confused with 9018.49

Common mistake. Dental mirrors are frequently misclassified under HS code 7009, which covers glass mirrors, whether or not framed. However, 7009 is intended for general-purpose mirrors used in furniture or grooming. Because dental mirrors are medical diagnostic instruments, Chapter 90 takes precedence. Another common error is using HS code 9018.41, which is strictly reserved for dental drill engines. Importers must ensure the mirror is not part of a larger electronic diagnostic kit that might fall under 9018.19.

70.09Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors9018.41Dental instruments and appliances; dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment9018.19Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters), n.e.c. in item no. 9018.1

Top exporters and importers of HS 901849 (the code used for dental mirrors), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901849 (the code used for dental mirrors) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 901849, not only dental mirrors.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $1.5B
  2. 2 China $765M
  3. 3 Switzerland $732M

World total: $6.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $930M
  2. 2 Germany $725M
  3. 3 Netherlands $477M

World total: $6.8B 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 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 dental mirrors

Brazil splits HS 9018.49 into 7 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about dental mirrors

What is the HS code for Dental mirrors?

The HS code for Dental mirrors is 901849 (Dental instruments and appliances; other than dental drill engines). The standard international HS code for dental mirrors is 9018.49, as they are considered dental instruments and appliances.

How do I classify Dental mirrors for customs?

Dental mirrors is classified under HS code 901849 — Dental instruments and appliances; other than dental drill engines. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are dental mirrors classified differently if they are disposable?

No, both reusable stainless steel mirrors and single-use plastic dental mirrors are typically classified under 9018.49 because their primary function remains that of a dental diagnostic instrument.

Which countries are the top exporters of dental mirrors (HS 901849)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901849 (the code used for dental mirrors) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.5B, 23% of world exports), China ($765M) and Switzerland ($732M). World exports came to about $6.7B, 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 dental mirrors (HS 901849)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 901849 (the code used for dental mirrors) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($930M, 14% of world imports), Germany ($725M) and the Netherlands ($477M). World imports came to about $6.8B, 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.

Is the HS code for Dental mirrors the same in all countries?

The base HS code 901849 for Dental mirrors 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 mirrors in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 901849 into 7 NCM codes, so the right one for dental mirrors depends on the product's details: 9018.49.11 (Tungsten carbide dental burs), 9018.49.12 (Vanadium steel dental burs), 9018.49.19 (Other dental burs), 9018.49.20 (Dental files), 9018.49.40 (Dental kinetic particle projection apparatus), 9018.49.91 (Computerised dental ceramic restoration systems), and more.