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HS HEADING 9021

Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability

HEADING

9021

CHAPTER

90 — Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision instruments

6-digit subheadings (8)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

9021.10

Orthopaedic or fracture appliances

9021.21

Dental fittings; artificial teeth

9021.29

Dental fittings; other than artificial teeth

9021.31

Artificial parts of the body

9021.39

Artificial parts of the body; excluding artificial joints

9021.40

Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories)

9021.50

Pacemakers; for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories)

9021.90

Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability

Chapter 90 classification notes

Many items duty-free under ITA. Medical devices require regulatory approval (FDA 510(k), CE marking, TGA). Professional equipment may require ATA Carnet for temporary import. High-value items attract customs scrutiny.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Digital cameras that are primarily smartphones classify under 8517 (Ch. 85), not 9006. Medical device accessories may classify separately from the main device.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 90

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