Product classification
HS code for Hearing aids: 9021.40
Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories).
Classification of hearing aids under HS 9021.40
Hearing aids are classified under HS code 9021.40. This classification falls within Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Specifically, heading 9021 is dedicated to orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts, and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; and appliances which are worn, carried, or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability. Hearing aids are explicitly identified in sub-heading 9021.40 as devices designed to compensate for hearing impairment. To qualify for this code, the device must be a complete unit intended for use by an individual. It is important to note that this code excludes parts and accessories, which are classified separately under 9021.90. The classification is based on the medical and compensatory nature of the device rather than its electronic components, which distinguishes it from general audio amplification equipment.
- Covers
- Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids
- In-the-ear (ITE) and In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids
- Digital and analog hearing aids
- Bone-anchored hearing aids (BAHA)
- Cochlear implants (though sometimes classified under 9021.90 depending on jurisdiction)
- Also under 9021.40
- Phonak Audeo Lumity
- Oticon More
- ReSound ONE
- Starkey Genesis AI
- Widex Moment Sheer
Codes often confused with 9021.40
Common mistake. Hearing aids are often confused with HS code 8518.40 (audio-frequency electric amplifiers). However, 8518.40 is for general-purpose sound amplification, whereas 9021.40 is specifically for medical devices that compensate for a disability. Another common error is using 9021.90 for the hearing aid itself; 9021.90 should only be used for parts and accessories or other compensatory appliances not specifically named elsewhere.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902140 (the code used for hearing aids), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902140 (the code used for hearing aids) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 39% 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 902140, not only hearing aids.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $1.5B 20% of world exports
- 2 Poland $1.4B 18% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$962M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $7.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.0B 39% of world imports
- 2 Germany $563M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 France $388M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $7.8B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 hearing aids
Brazil classifies hearing aids under NCM 9021.40.00: HS 9021.40 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hearing aids
What is the HS code for Hearing aids?
The HS code for Hearing aids is 902140 (Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories)). The HS code for hearing aids, excluding their parts and accessories, is 9021.40.
How do I classify Hearing aids for customs?
Hearing aids is classified under HS code 902140 — Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hearing aid batteries included in this code?
No, batteries are classified according to their own material and type, typically under heading 8506 for primary cells or 8507 for electric accumulators.
Which countries are the top exporters of hearing aids (HS 902140)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902140 (the code used for hearing aids) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($1.5B, 20% of world exports), Poland ($1.4B) and Vietnam (about $962M). World exports came to about $7.7B, 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 hearing aids (HS 902140)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902140 (the code used for hearing aids) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.0B, 39% of world imports), Germany ($563M) and France ($388M). World imports came to about $7.8B, 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 Hearing aids the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902140 for Hearing aids 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 hearing aids in Brazil?
In Brazil, hearing aids (HS 902140) is classified under NCM 9021.40.00.