Product classification
HS code for Operating table: 9402.90
Furniture, for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof.
Classification of operating table under HS 9402.90
Operating tables are classified under HS code 9402.90 because they are specialized furniture designed specifically for medical, surgical, or veterinary purposes. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) and the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System, Chapter 94 covers furniture, and heading 9402 specifically addresses medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture. The classification logic is based on the fact that these tables are equipped with mechanical fittings, such as hydraulic systems, electric motors, or manual gears, which allow for precise positioning of the patient during procedures. These features distinguish them from general-purpose furniture found in heading 9403. The subheading 9402.90 acts as a residual category for medical furniture other than dentists' chairs, ensuring that complex surgical platforms are grouped with similar high-specification medical equipment. The materials used, typically medical-grade stainless steel and specialized anti-static padding, further support this classification as they are designed to meet clinical hygiene standards.
- Covers
- General surgical operating tables
- Orthopedic surgery tables
- Gynecological examination and procedure tables
- Neuro surgery operating platforms
- Veterinary surgical tables
- Radiolucent imaging tables for surgical use
- 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. Operating tables are frequently confused with general hospital beds classified under HS code 9402.10 or general-purpose furniture under HS code 9403. The primary distinction lies in the presence of mechanical fittings designed for surgical manipulation. Furthermore, some importers mistakenly attempt to classify these under HS code 9018, which covers medical and surgical instruments. However, because the table serves as a support structure (furniture) rather than a handheld instrument or a diagnostic machine, Chapter 94 is the legally correct placement per Note 1(ij) to Chapter 90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940290 (the code used for operating table), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940290 (the code used for operating table) 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 operating table.
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 operating table
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 operating table
What is the HS code for Operating table?
The HS code for Operating table is 940290 (Furniture; for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof). The primary HS code for an operating table is 9402.90, which covers medical, surgical, or veterinary furniture and their parts.
How do I classify Operating table for customs?
Operating table 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 parts for operating tables classified under the same code?
Yes, parts of operating tables are generally classified under HS code 9402.90, provided they are identifiable as being suitable for use solely or principally with the tables described in heading 9402.
Which countries are the top exporters of operating table (HS 940290)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940290 (the code used for operating table) 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 operating table (HS 940290)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940290 (the code used for operating table) 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 Operating table the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940290 for Operating table 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 operating table in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 940290 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for operating table 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).