Product classification
HS code for Infrared therapy lamp: 9018.20
Medical, surgical instruments and appliances, ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus.
Classification of infrared therapy lamp under HS 9018.20
Infrared therapy lamps are classified under HS code 901820. Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9018 is specifically for instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary sciences. Subheading 901820 specifically covers ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus used for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes. The classification is driven by the medical intent and the design of the device, which usually includes housings, timers, and stands suitable for clinical or home therapy environments. Unlike general-purpose industrial infrared lamps, these devices are regulated as medical instruments and are designed to emit specific wavelengths for deep tissue heating and pain relief. GRI 1 and 6 are applied to prioritize the medical function over the general electrical function.
- Covers
- Infrared heat therapy lamps for physiotherapy
- Medical-grade IR light therapy devices
- Infrared lamps for muscle pain relief
- Dermatological infrared ray apparatus
- Portable infrared therapy units
- Also under 9018.20
- Waldmann UV 7002
- Chattanooga Intelect Mobile 2 IR
- Philips UV-C Disinfection Upper Air
- Bovie Medical Aaron 950
- Daavlin 7 Series
Codes often confused with 9018.20
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 853949, which covers general-purpose infrared lamps. The difference is that 853949 refers to the bulb or simple lamp component, whereas 901820 refers to the complete medical apparatus. Another error is using 901910, which covers mechano-therapy or massage apparatus. While both are used in physical therapy, 901820 is specific to radiation-based (light/heat) treatment.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901820 (the code used for infrared therapy lamp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901820 (the code used for infrared therapy lamp) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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 901820, not only infrared therapy lamp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $312M 44% of world exports
- 2 United States $102M 14% of world exports
- 3 Dominican Republic $52M 7.2% of world exports
World total: $717M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $158M 26% of world imports
- 2 Brazil $38M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $29M 4.9% of world imports
World total: $597M 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 infrared therapy lamp
Brazil splits HS 9018.20 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9018.20.10Surgical laser apparatus (ultraviolet or infrared)
- 9018.20.20Oral treatment laser apparatus (UV or infrared)
- 9018.20.90Other ultraviolet or infrared ray apparatus
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about infrared therapy lamp
What is the HS code for Infrared therapy lamp?
The HS code for Infrared therapy lamp is 901820 (Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus). The HS code for infrared therapy lamps used for medical or therapeutic purposes is 901820.
How do I classify Infrared therapy lamp for customs?
Infrared therapy lamp is classified under HS code 901820 — Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code require medical certification?
For customs purposes, the device should be designed and marketed for medical use to qualify for 901820, often requiring documentation like FDA or CE medical marks.
Which countries are the top exporters of infrared therapy lamp (HS 901820)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901820 (the code used for infrared therapy lamp) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($312M, 44% of world exports), the United States ($102M) and the Dominican Republic ($52M). World exports came to about $717M, 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 infrared therapy lamp (HS 901820)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901820 (the code used for infrared therapy lamp) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($158M, 26% of world imports), Brazil ($38M) and the Netherlands ($29M). World imports came to about $597M, 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 Infrared therapy lamp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901820 for Infrared therapy lamp 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 infrared therapy lamp in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 901820 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for infrared therapy lamp depends on the product's details: 9018.20.10 (Surgical laser apparatus (ultraviolet or infrared)), 9018.20.20 (Oral treatment laser apparatus (UV or infrared)), 9018.20.90 (Other ultraviolet or infrared ray apparatus).