Heading 9019

Mechano-therapy appliances; massage apparatus; psychological aptitude-testing apparatus; ozone therapy, oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy, artificial respiration or other therapeutic respiration apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

10 declarable lines

Heading 9019 covers mechano-therapy appliances, massage apparatus, psychological aptitude-testing apparatus, and ozone, oxygen, aerosol or other therapeutic respiration apparatus, together with their parts and accessories. The heading splits into 9019.10 for mechano-therapy, massage and aptitude-testing apparatus plus parts, and 9019.20 for therapeutic respiration apparatus. All listed lines carry a general (MFN) rate of Free.

Products in this heading

Handheld battery powered percussion massagers
Shiatsu neck and shoulder massagers
Electric foot and leg massagers
Massage chairs
Massage guns powered by an AC adapter
Mechano-therapy rehabilitation and traction devices
Massage apparatus parts and accessories, such as attachment heads and covers
CPAP and other artificial respiration apparatus

How to choose the right subheading

Decide whether the article is a mechano-therapy appliance, a massage apparatus, or a psychological aptitude-testing apparatus, which all fall in 9019.10.
For massage apparatus, decide whether it is electrically operated or not; non-electrical massage apparatus goes to 9019.10.20.50.
If electrically operated, identify the power source: battery powered handheld, other battery powered, AC adapter, or other.
Decide whether you are importing a complete apparatus or a part or accessory, since parts of mechano-therapy and massage apparatus go to 9019.10.20.90.
Check whether the item is a therapeutic respiration, ozone, oxygen or aerosol therapy apparatus, which is classified in 9019.20.

Often confused with

Powered examination or surgical tables and medical pumps
Medical, surgical or veterinary instruments are classified in 9018, not 9019.
Heading 9018
Orthopedic braces, trusses and artificial body parts
Orthopedic and prosthetic articles are covered by 9021.
Heading 9021
Gym and fitness exercise machines
General fitness and exercise equipment falls in 9506 rather than as mechano-therapy.
Heading 9506
Electrical apparatus not specified elsewhere in chapter 90
Some electrical devices with no therapy function fall in 8543.
Heading 8543

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a battery powered handheld massager?

Battery powered handheld massage apparatus is classified under 9019.10.20.20. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.

What is the duty on massage apparatus?

Massage apparatus lines in heading 9019, such as 9019.10.20.50, carry a general (MFN) rate of Free. Electrically operated massage apparatus such as 9019.10.20.45 is also Free.

How do I classify a part or accessory for a massage apparatus?

Parts and accessories of mechano-therapy appliances and massage apparatus are classified under 9019.10.20.90. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.