Product classification
HS code for Hospital bed: 9402.90
Furniture, for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof.
Classification of hospital bed under HS 9402.90
Hospital beds with mechanical fittings are classified under HS code 940290. This heading covers medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture. To qualify for this code, the bed must have mechanical features such as mechanisms for tilting, height adjustment, or specific positioning required for medical treatment or patient comfort. Standard beds without these specialized medical fittings are excluded from this heading and classified as general furniture. The classification is based on the intended use and the physical characteristics of the bed. These beds are designed to facilitate the work of medical staff and to provide specific therapeutic positions for patients, such as the Trendelenburg position. The inclusion of parts in this subheading also allows for the classification of specialized components like side rails or traction equipment that are integral to the bed's medical function. This classification is critical for ensuring that medical equipment is taxed and regulated differently than household furniture.
- Covers
- Adjustable hospital beds with electric or manual cranks
- Mechanical birthing beds and obstetric tables
- Beds with built-in scales for clinical monitoring
- Pediatric hospital beds with specialized safety mechanisms
- Rehabilitation beds with integrated mechanical therapy fittings
- Also under 9402.90
- Stryker Hospital Beds
- Hill-Rom Operating Tables
- Midmark Examination Tables
- Maquet Surgical Tables
Codes often confused with 9402.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification for hospital beds is HS code 9403, which covers general furniture. If a bed lacks mechanical fittings specifically designed for medical use, it must be classified as regular furniture under 940320 (metal) or 940350 (wood). Another common error involves HS code 9018, which covers medical instruments and appliances; while a bed is used in a medical context, it is considered furniture rather than an instrument. Additionally, mattresses sold with the beds are often misclassified; unless they are an inseparable part of the mechanical bed, they should be classified under 9404.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940290 (the code used for hospital bed), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940290 (the code used for hospital bed) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 24% 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 940290, not only hospital bed.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.0B 21% of world exports
- 2 United States $739M 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $613M 13% of world exports
World total: $4.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.2B 24% of world imports
- 2 Germany $392M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 Canada $317M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $5.1B 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 hospital bed
Brazil splits HS 9402.90 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9402.90.10Operating tables
- 9402.90.20Hospital beds with mechanical fittings
- 9402.90.90Other medical or veterinary furniture and parts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hospital bed
What is the HS code for Hospital bed?
The HS code for Hospital bed is 940290 (Furniture; for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof). The HS code for hospital beds equipped with mechanical fittings is 940290.
How do I classify Hospital bed for customs?
Hospital bed is classified under HS code 940290 — Furniture; for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are home-care adjustable beds classified here?
If the bed is specifically designed for medical use and features mechanical fittings similar to those found in hospitals, it may fall under 940290; however, if it is a standard adjustable bed for comfort, it is classified under 9403.
Which countries are the top exporters of hospital bed (HS 940290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940290 (the code used for hospital bed) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.0B, 21% of world exports), the United States ($739M) and Germany ($613M). World exports came to about $4.8B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of hospital bed (HS 940290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940290 (the code used for hospital bed) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.2B, 24% of world imports), Germany ($392M) and Canada ($317M). World imports came to about $5.1B, 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 Hospital bed the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940290 for Hospital bed 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 hospital bed in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 940290 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for hospital bed depends on the product's details: 9402.90.10 (Operating tables), 9402.90.20 (Hospital beds with mechanical fittings), 9402.90.90 (Other medical or veterinary furniture and parts).