Product classification

HS code for Nebulizer: 9019.20

Therapeutic respiration apparatus, ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus.

Classification of nebulizer under HS 9019.20

Nebulizers are classified under HS code 901920, which encompasses ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration, or other therapeutic respiration apparatus. This classification falls within Chapter 90, which is dedicated to optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. A nebulizer is a device that turns liquid medicine into a fine mist (aerosol) to be inhaled into the lungs. Because its primary function is the delivery of medication via aerosol for therapeutic respiratory purposes, it fits precisely into the 901920 subheading. This code applies to various types of nebulizers, including ultrasonic, jet, and vibrating mesh models, provided they are designed for medical treatment. The classification is based on the functional utility of the device in a clinical or home-care therapeutic setting, rather than its mechanical components alone.

Covers
  • Ultrasonic nebulizers
  • Compressor (jet) nebulizers
  • Vibrating mesh nebulizers
  • Aerosol therapy masks (when imported with the apparatus)
  • Portable medical atomizers
Also under 9019.20
  • ResMed AirSense 10
  • Philips Respironics DreamStation
  • Inogen One G5
  • Dräger Savina 300
  • Vapotherm Precision Flow

Codes often confused with 9019.20

Common mistake. Nebulizers are often misclassified under HS code 901890, which is a general category for other medical instruments and appliances. While 9018 is broad, 901920 is more specific to respiratory therapy and takes precedence. Another common mistake is using HS code 842489, which covers mechanical appliances for projecting or dispersing liquids; however, because the nebulizer is a specialized medical device, Chapter 90 codes are legally required over Chapter 84.

9018.90Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 901890.18Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments8424.89Mechanical appliances; for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not hand-operated

Top exporters and importers of HS 901920 (the code used for nebulizer), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 901920 (the code used for nebulizer) in UN Comtrade data was Singapore, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 37% 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 901920, not only nebulizer.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Singapore $2.5B
  2. 2 China $1.2B
  3. 3 United States $1.1B

World total: $11.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $4.6B
  2. 2 Germany $650M
  3. 3 Singapore $563M

World total: $12.4B 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 nebulizer

Brazil splits HS 9019.20 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about nebulizer

What is the HS code for Nebulizer?

The HS code for Nebulizer is 901920 (Therapeutic respiration apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus; artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus). The HS code for a medical nebulizer is 901920, classified as aerosol therapy apparatus.

How do I classify Nebulizer for customs?

Nebulizer is classified under HS code 901920 — Therapeutic respiration apparatus; ozone, oxygen, aerosol therapy apparatus; artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Are nebulizer parts classified under the same code?

Parts and accessories that are identifiable as being solely or principally for use with a nebulizer are generally classified under 901920, though some generic parts may fall under 903300.

Which countries are the top exporters of nebulizer (HS 901920)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 901920 (the code used for nebulizer) in UN Comtrade data were Singapore ($2.5B, 22% of world exports), China ($1.2B) and the United States ($1.1B). World exports came to about $11.2B, 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 nebulizer (HS 901920)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 901920 (the code used for nebulizer) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($4.6B, 37% of world imports), Germany ($650M) and Singapore ($563M). World imports came to about $12.4B, 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 Nebulizer the same in all countries?

The base HS code 901920 for Nebulizer 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 nebulizer in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 901920 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for nebulizer depends on the product's details: 9019.20.10 (Oxygen therapy apparatus), 9019.20.20 (Aerosol therapy apparatus), 9019.20.30 (Resuscitation breathing apparatus), 9019.20.40 (Automatic respirators (iron lungs)), 9019.20.90 (Other therapeutic respiration apparatus).