Product classification
HS code for Medical implants: 9021.90
Appliances, worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability.
Classification of medical implants under HS 9021.90
Medical implants that are designed to be permanently or semi-permanently placed within the body to compensate for a defect or disability are classified under HS code 9021.90. This is a residual category within heading 9021, which covers orthopedic appliances, fracture appliances, and artificial parts of the body. Subheading 9021.90 is used for appliances that are worn, carried, or implanted but do not fit into the more specific categories like artificial joints (9021.31) or heart pacemakers (9021.50). The classification is determined by the function of the device: it must replace or assist a biological function. These items are typically high-precision medical devices made from biocompatible materials like titanium, specialized polymers, or ceramics. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, focusing on the specific application of the device in human medicine to mitigate a physical impairment.
- Covers
- Cochlear implants
- Implantable neurostimulators
- Vascular stents and grafts
- Implantable insulin pumps
- Ocular implants (excluding intraocular lenses)
- Heart valves (prosthetic)
- Also under 9021.90
- Ottobock prosthetic components
- Cochlear implant accessories
- Coloplast ostomy system parts
- Zimmer Biomet joint replacement parts
- Phonak hearing aid domes
Codes often confused with 9021.90
Common mistake. Medical implants are often misclassified under 9021.10 if they are mistaken for orthopedic appliances (like bone screws or plates). However, 9021.10 is for fixing fractures or correcting deformities, whereas 9021.90 is for more complex functional replacements. Another error is confusing these with artificial body parts under 9021.31 or 9021.39. If the device is a pacemaker, it must be classified under 9021.50, which is a more specific code. Finally, surgical instruments used to insert the implants are classified separately under 9018.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902190 (the code used for medical implants), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902190 (the code used for medical implants) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 902190, not only medical implants.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $3.2B 15% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $2.8B 14% of world exports
- 3 Ireland $2.8B 13% of world exports
World total: $20.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.1B 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.9B 10% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $1.8B 9.7% of world imports
World total: $18.8B 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 medical implants
Brazil splits HS 9021.90 into 8 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9021.90.11Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators
- 9021.90.12Stents, whether or not on balloon catheters
- 9021.90.13Nickel-titanium interatrial occluders
- 9021.90.19Other implantable appliances for disabilities
- 9021.90.80Other worn or carried appliances for disabilities
- 9021.90.91Parts and accessories of pacemakers
- 9021.90.92Parts and accessories of hearing aids
- 9021.90.99Other parts and accessories of disability aids
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about medical implants
What is the HS code for Medical implants?
The HS code for Medical implants is 902190 (Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability). The HS code for various medical implants used to compensate for a disability is 9021.90.
How do I classify Medical implants for customs?
Medical implants is classified under HS code 902190 — Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are dental implants included in this code?
No, dental fittings and implants are specifically classified under 9021.21 (artificial teeth) or 9021.29 (other dental fittings).
Which countries are the top exporters of medical implants (HS 902190)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902190 (the code used for medical implants) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.2B, 15% of world exports), the Netherlands ($2.8B) and Ireland ($2.8B). World exports came to about $20.8B, 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 medical implants (HS 902190)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902190 (the code used for medical implants) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 11% of world imports), Germany ($1.9B) and the Netherlands ($1.8B). World imports came to about $18.8B, 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 Medical implants the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902190 for Medical implants 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 medical implants in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902190 into 8 NCM codes, so the right one for medical implants depends on the product's details: 9021.90.11 (Implantable cardioverter-defibrillators), 9021.90.12 (Stents, whether or not on balloon catheters), 9021.90.13 (Nickel-titanium interatrial occluders), 9021.90.19 (Other implantable appliances for disabilities), 9021.90.80 (Other worn or carried appliances for disabilities), 9021.90.91 (Parts and accessories of pacemakers), and more.