Product classification
HS code for Dentures: 9021.21
Dental fittings, artificial teeth.
Classification of dentures under HS 9021.21
Dentures are classified under HS code 9021.21. This code is located in Chapter 90, which covers medical, surgical, and precision instruments. Heading 9021 is specifically for orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts, and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; and artificial parts of the body. Subheading 9021.21 is the precise international designation for artificial teeth. Dentures are considered prosthetic devices that replace missing natural teeth and associated soft tissues. Whether the dentures are full (replacing all teeth in an arch) or partial (replacing only some teeth), they are classified here. The classification remains the same regardless of the material used in construction, such as acrylic resin, porcelain, or metal frameworks. This code is used for the finished prosthetic device itself, rather than the raw materials or the instruments used by a dentist to fit them.
- Covers
- Full upper and lower dentures
- Partial dentures (removable)
- Acrylic artificial teeth
- Porcelain artificial teeth
- Temporary or immediate dentures
- Also under 9021.21
- Vita VMK Master
- Ivoclar Vivadent SR Phonares II
- Dentsply Sirona TruExpression
- Shofu Ceramage
- GC Initial LiSi
Codes often confused with 9021.21
Common mistake. Dentures are sometimes confused with HS code 9021.29, which covers "other" dental fittings such as crowns, bridges, and implants. While related, 9021.21 is specifically for the teeth themselves or full sets of teeth. Another misclassification is 9018.49, which covers dental instruments; however, dentures are prosthetics (artificial body parts), not instruments, and thus must stay in 9021.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902121 (the code used for dentures), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902121 (the code used for dentures) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 30% 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 902121, not only dentures.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $500M 42% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $166M 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $115M 9.5% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $269M 30% of world imports
- 2 Germany $141M 16% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $67M 7.5% of world imports
World total: $901M 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 dentures
Brazil splits HS 9021.21 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9021.21.10Acrylic artificial teeth
- 9021.21.90Artificial teeth, not of acrylic
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dentures
What is the HS code for Dentures?
The HS code for Dentures is 902121 (Dental fittings; artificial teeth). The HS code for dentures and artificial teeth is 9021.21.
How do I classify Dentures for customs?
Dentures is classified under HS code 902121 — Dental fittings; artificial teeth. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include dental implants?
No, dental implants (the screws placed in the bone) and other fittings like bridges are typically classified under HS code 9021.29.
Which countries are the top exporters of dentures (HS 902121)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902121 (the code used for dentures) in UN Comtrade data were China ($500M, 42% of world exports), Hong Kong ($166M) and the United States ($115M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 dentures (HS 902121)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902121 (the code used for dentures) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($269M, 30% of world imports), Germany ($141M) and the Netherlands ($67M). World imports came to about $901M, 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 Dentures the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902121 for Dentures 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 dentures in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902121 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for dentures depends on the product's details: 9021.21.10 (Acrylic artificial teeth), 9021.21.90 (Artificial teeth, not of acrylic).