HS Code for Oxygen therapy machine

Oxygen therapy machines are classified under HS code 9019.20. This classification falls under Chapter 90, which covers medical and surgical instruments. Heading 9019 specifically includes mechano-therapy appliances, massage apparatus, and psychological aptitude-testing apparatus, as well as ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration, or other therapeutic respiration apparatus. The classification of oxygen therapy machines under 9019.20 is based on the device's primary function of providing therapeutic treatment to the respiratory system. This includes devices that concentrate oxygen from the ambient air (oxygen concentrators) and those that deliver oxygen or air under pressure to assist breathing, such as ventilators or CPAP machines. The classification is determined by GRI 1 and the specific language of subheading 9019.20. These devices are considered active medical devices because they rely on an external source of power to function and are designed to change the physiological state of the patient. The WCO Explanatory Notes clarify that this heading includes apparatus used for the treatment of respiratory diseases or for the administration of oxygen in cases of emergency. It is essential to distinguish these from simple masks or tubing, which might be classified as accessories under 9018 or 9019 depending on their complexity and use.

Products Included

• Oxygen concentrators
• Medical ventilators
• CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway Pressure) machines
• BiPAP (Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure) machines
• Nebulizers for aerosol therapy
• Ozone therapy apparatus
• Iron lungs and other artificial respiration devices

Common Misclassification

These machines are often confused with HS code 9018.90, which is a general category for other medical instruments and appliances. However, 9019.20 is more specific for respiratory therapy. Another common misclassification is 8421.39, which covers filtering or purifying machinery for gases. While an oxygen concentrator filters air, its primary purpose is medical therapy, making Chapter 90 more appropriate than Chapter 84. Protective gas masks without mechanical parts are classified under 9020.00.

FAQ

What is the HS code for oxygen therapy machine?

The HS code is 9019.20, which covers therapeutic respiration apparatus.

Does this code include CPAP machines?

Yes, CPAP machines are classified under 9019.20 as they are considered therapeutic respiration apparatus used for treating sleep apnea.