Product classification
HS code for Massage apparatus: 9019.10
Mechano-therapy appliances, massage apparatus and psychological aptitude-testing apparatus.
Classification of massage apparatus under HS 9019.10
Massage apparatus is classified under HS code 9019.10. This code falls within Chapter 90, which encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Heading 9019 specifically covers mechano-therapy appliances, massage apparatus, and psychological aptitude-testing apparatus. Massage apparatus includes devices used to treat muscular or nerve conditions through vibrations, friction, or percussion. These devices can be manually operated or power-driven. The classification is based on the mechanical nature of the device and its intended use for physical therapy or relaxation through mechanical action. It is important to distinguish these from simple domestic appliances. Under GRI 1 and 6, the specific mention of massage apparatus in subheading 9019.10 takes precedence over more general machinery headings. The apparatus may be used in professional clinical settings or for home use, provided the mechanical action is the primary function. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the device is handheld or integrated into furniture, such as a massage chair, provided the massage function is the essential character of the item.
- Covers
- Electric handheld vibratory massagers
- Mechanical massage chairs with internal rollers
- Foot massage baths with mechanical vibration
- Percussion massage guns
- Vibrating platforms for physical therapy
- Manual rollers with specific mechanical therapeutic designs
- Also under 9019.10
- Theragun Pro
- Hypervolt Go
- Biodex System 4 Pro
- BTE Technologies PrimusRS
- MindMaze MindMotion GO
Codes often confused with 9019.10
Common mistake. Massage apparatus is often misclassified under 8509.80, which covers electro-mechanical domestic appliances with self-contained electric motors. However, because massage apparatus is specifically named in heading 9019, that heading takes precedence. It is also frequently confused with 9506.91, which covers general physical exercise equipment. If a device is primarily for muscle stimulation or relaxation rather than general exercise, 9019.10 is correct. Additionally, some medical devices might be incorrectly placed in 9018, but 9019.10 is the more specific subheading for massage-related mechanical action.
Top exporters and importers of HS 901910 (the code used for massage apparatus), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901910 (the code used for massage apparatus) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 29% 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 901910, not only massage apparatus.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $4.5B 59% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $444M 5.9% of world exports
- 3 United States $439M 5.8% of world exports
World total: $7.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.0B 29% of world imports
- 2 Germany $459M 6.5% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $382M 5.4% of world imports
World total: $7.0B 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 code for massage apparatus
Brazil classifies massage apparatus under NCM 9019.10.00: HS 9019.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about massage apparatus
What is the HS code for Massage apparatus?
The HS code for Massage apparatus is 901910 (Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus and psychological aptitude-testing apparatus). The HS code for massage apparatus is 9019.10, which includes mechano-therapy and massage appliances.
How do I classify Massage apparatus for customs?
Massage apparatus is classified under HS code 901910 — Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus and psychological aptitude-testing apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are massage chairs classified under furniture?
No, massage chairs are generally classified under 9019.10 because their essential character is provided by the mechanical massage apparatus rather than the seating function.
Which countries are the top exporters of massage apparatus (HS 901910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901910 (the code used for massage apparatus) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.5B, 59% of world exports), Mexico ($444M) and the United States ($439M). World exports came to about $7.6B, 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 massage apparatus (HS 901910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 901910 (the code used for massage apparatus) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.0B, 29% of world imports), Germany ($459M) and South Korea ($382M). World imports came to about $7.0B, 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 Massage apparatus the same in all countries?
The base HS code 901910 for Massage apparatus 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 massage apparatus in Brazil?
In Brazil, massage apparatus (HS 901910) is classified under NCM 9019.10.00.