Product classification
HS code for Fracture splints: 9021.10
Orthopaedic or fracture appliances.
Classification of fracture splints under HS 9021.10
Fracture splints are classified under HS code 902110, which falls within Chapter 90 of the Harmonized System. This chapter encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Specifically, heading 9021 covers orthopaedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability. The classification of fracture splints under 902110 is determined by their primary function: the immobilization of injured limbs or body parts to facilitate healing following a bone fracture or severe musculoskeletal injury. These devices are distinguished from general supports by their rigid or semi-rigid nature and their specific medical purpose in fracture management. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, the specific mention of \"fracture appliances\" in the heading and subheading text provides the legal basis for this classification. The items must be designed for medical use to treat fractures rather than for general athletic support or protection.
- Covers
- Plaster-of-Paris splints
- Inflatable or pneumatic splints
- Wire or metal ladder splints
- Vacuum splints for emergency immobilization
- Traction splints for femur fractures
- Pre-molded plastic splints
- Also under 9021.10
- DonJoy Defiance III Knee Brace
- Össur Rebound PCL
- Aircast AirSelect Walker Boot
- Zimmer Biomet Universal Shoulder Immobilizer
- DeRoyal Industries Cervical Collar
Codes often confused with 9021.10
Common mistake. Fracture splints are frequently confused with general medical instruments under heading 9018. While 9018 covers a broad range of surgical tools, 9021 is more specific to appliances that compensate for a defect or disability, including fractures. Another common error is classifying them under 3005, which covers wadding, gauze, and bandages. However, if the item is a specialized appliance like a splint rather than a simple consumable bandage, 902110 is the correct designation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902110 (the code used for fracture splints), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902110 (the code used for fracture splints) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 902110, not only fracture splints.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.9B 22% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $2.3B 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 9.0% of world exports
World total: $13.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.9B 21% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $1.1B 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.0B 7.4% of world imports
World total: $13.8B 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 fracture splints
Brazil splits HS 9021.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9021.10.10Orthopaedic articles and appliances
- 9021.10.20Splints and other fracture appliances
- 9021.10.91Articulated orthopaedic parts and accessories
- 9021.10.99Other orthopaedic/fracture parts and accessories
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about fracture splints
What is the HS code for Fracture splints?
The HS code for Fracture splints is 902110 (Orthopaedic or fracture appliances). The HS code for fracture splints is 902110, which covers orthopaedic or fracture appliances.
How do I classify Fracture splints for customs?
Fracture splints is classified under HS code 902110 — Orthopaedic or fracture appliances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are athletic ankle braces classified under this code?
Generally, no. Simple elasticated or textile supports used for sports are often classified under the material of which they are made (e.g., Chapter 61 or 62) unless they have rigid components that qualify them as orthopaedic appliances under 9021.
Which countries are the top exporters of fracture splints (HS 902110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902110 (the code used for fracture splints) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.9B, 22% of world exports), Switzerland ($2.3B) and Germany ($1.2B). World exports came to about $13.3B, 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 fracture splints (HS 902110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902110 (the code used for fracture splints) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.9B, 21% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.1B) and Germany ($1.0B). World imports came to about $13.8B, 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 Fracture splints the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902110 for Fracture splints 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 fracture splints in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902110 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for fracture splints depends on the product's details: 9021.10.10 (Orthopaedic articles and appliances), 9021.10.20 (Splints and other fracture appliances), 9021.10.91 (Articulated orthopaedic parts and accessories), 9021.10.99 (Other orthopaedic/fracture parts and accessories).