Product classification
HS code for Pacemakers: 9021.50
Pacemakers, for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories).
Classification of pacemakers under HS 9021.50
Pacemakers are classified under HS code 902150 according to the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System. Specifically, Chapter 90 encompasses optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus. Within this chapter, heading 9021 is reserved for orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts, and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; and hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability. Subheading 902150 is the specific international designation for pacemakers for stimulating heart muscles. The classification is determined by the device's primary function as an active implantable medical device designed to regulate cardiac rhythms. It is important to note that this code excludes parts and accessories, which are typically classified under 902190. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the pacemaker is single-chamber, dual-chamber, or biventricular, provided it is a complete functional unit intended for implantation or to be carried by the patient to compensate for a heart defect.
- Covers
- Single-chamber cardiac pacemakers
- Dual-chamber cardiac pacemakers
- Biventricular pacemakers (CRT-P)
- External pacemakers used for temporary cardiac stimulation
- Implantable pulse generators for heart muscle stimulation
- Also under 9021.50
- Medtronic Micra AV
- Boston Scientific Emblem MRI S-ICD
- Abbott Aveir VR Leadless Pacemaker
- Biotronik Acticor/Rivacor ICD
- LivaNova KORA 250
Codes often confused with 9021.50
Common mistake. Pacemakers are frequently misclassified under HS code 902190, which is a residual category for other appliances worn, carried, or implanted in the body. While 902190 is appropriate for parts of pacemakers, the finished pacemaker itself must be declared under 902150. Another common error involves HS code 854370, which covers electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions. However, because the pacemaker is a specialized medical device for compensating for a physical disability, Chapter 90 takes precedence over Chapter 85. Additionally, implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (ICDs) are sometimes confused with pacemakers but are correctly classified under 902190 as they perform a different primary function (defibrillation) than simple muscle stimulation.
Top exporters and importers of HS 902150 (the code used for pacemakers), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 902150 (the code used for pacemakers) in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 25% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 902150, not only pacemakers.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Switzerland $1.8B 25% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $1.5B 19% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $1.4B 18% of world exports
World total: $7.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.9B 25% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $1.0B 14% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $559M 7.6% of world imports
World total: $7.3B 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 code for pacemakers
Brazil classifies pacemakers under NCM 9021.50.00: HS 9021.50 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pacemakers
What is the HS code for Pacemakers?
The HS code for Pacemakers is 902150 (Pacemakers; for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories)). The international HS code for pacemakers for stimulating heart muscles is 902150.
How do I classify Pacemakers for customs?
Pacemakers is classified under HS code 902150 — Pacemakers; for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the leads and electrodes classified under the same code?
No, leads, electrodes, and other parts or accessories for pacemakers are generally classified under HS code 902190, as 902150 specifically excludes parts.
Which countries are the top exporters of pacemakers (HS 902150)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 902150 (the code used for pacemakers) in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($1.8B, 25% of world exports), Ireland ($1.5B) and the Netherlands ($1.4B). World exports came to about $7.5B, 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 pacemakers (HS 902150)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 902150 (the code used for pacemakers) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.9B, 25% of world imports), the Netherlands ($1.0B) and Belgium ($559M). World imports came to about $7.3B, 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.
Is the HS code for Pacemakers the same in all countries?
The base HS code 902150 for Pacemakers 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 pacemakers in Brazil?
In Brazil, pacemakers (HS 902150) is classified under NCM 9021.50.00.