Product classification
HS code for Orthopedic appliances: 9021.10
Orthopaedic or fracture appliances.
Classification of orthopedic appliances under HS 9021.10
Orthopedic appliances are classified under HS code 9021.10. This category includes instruments and devices used for preventing or correcting bodily deformities, or for supporting or holding parts of the body following an illness, operation, or injury. The classification is part of Chapter 90, which covers optical, photographic, and medical instruments. To fall under 9021.10, the appliance must be specifically designed for a medical purpose. This includes a wide range of products from simple crutches and surgical belts to complex internal fixators like bone plates and screws. The logic behind this classification is to group together all prosthetic and orthopedic devices that assist in human mobility or structural integrity. These items are distinguished from general furniture or protective sports gear by their specific medical design and therapeutic function.
- Covers
- Crutches, canes, and walking aids for medical use
- Surgical belts, trusses, and bandages for support
- Orthopedic suspension systems and traction equipment
- Artificial joints and bone plates/screws for fractures
- Spinal braces and neck collars
- Custom-made orthopedic footwear and insoles
- Also under 9021.10
- DonJoy Defiance III Knee Brace
- Össur Rebound PCL
- Aircast AirSelect Walker Boot
- Zimmer Biomet Universal Shoulder Immobilizer
- DeRoyal Industries Cervical Collar
Codes often confused with 9021.10
Common mistake. A common misclassification occurs with HS code 6212, which covers brassieres, girdles, and corsets. While some support garments look like medical braces, they are classified in 6212 unless they are clearly for orthopedic use. Another error is using HS code 9018, which is for general medical, surgical, or dental instruments; however, 9021.10 is more specific for appliances that remain with or on the patient for support. Finally, sports protective equipment (like standard knee pads) should be classified under 9506 rather than 9021.10, as they are for injury prevention during sport rather than medical correction.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902110 (the code used for orthopedic appliances), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902110 (the code used for orthopedic appliances) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% 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 902110, not only orthopedic appliances.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $2.9B 22% of world exports
- 2 Switzerland $2.3B 17% of world exports
- 3 Germany $1.2B 9.0% of world exports
World total: $13.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.9B 21% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $1.1B 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $1.0B 7.4% of world imports
World total: $13.8B 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 orthopedic appliances
Brazil splits HS 9021.10 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9021.10.10Orthopaedic articles and appliances
- 9021.10.20Splints and other fracture appliances
- 9021.10.91Articulated orthopaedic parts and accessories
- 9021.10.99Other orthopaedic/fracture parts and accessories
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about orthopedic appliances
What is the HS code for Orthopedic appliances?
The HS code for Orthopedic appliances is 902110 (Orthopaedic or fracture appliances). The specific HS code for orthopedic or fracture appliances is 9021.10.
How do I classify Orthopedic appliances for customs?
Orthopedic appliances is classified under HS code 902110 — Orthopaedic or fracture appliances. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hearing aids included in this HS code?
No, while hearing aids are in the same general category (9021), they have their own specific subheading, 9021.40, and are not considered orthopedic appliances.
Which countries are the top exporters of orthopedic appliances (HS 902110)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902110 (the code used for orthopedic appliances) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.9B, 22% of world exports), Switzerland ($2.3B) and Germany ($1.2B). World exports came to about $13.3B, 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 orthopedic appliances (HS 902110)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902110 (the code used for orthopedic appliances) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.9B, 21% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.1B) and Germany ($1.0B). World imports came to about $13.8B, 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 Orthopedic appliances the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902110 for Orthopedic appliances 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 orthopedic appliances in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 902110 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for orthopedic appliances depends on the product's details: 9021.10.10 (Orthopaedic articles and appliances), 9021.10.20 (Splints and other fracture appliances), 9021.10.91 (Articulated orthopaedic parts and accessories), 9021.10.99 (Other orthopaedic/fracture parts and accessories).