Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture (for example, operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings, dentists' chairs); barbers' chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements; parts of the foregoing articles
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Heading 9402 covers medical, surgical, dental and veterinary furniture, plus barbers' chairs and similar chairs with rotating and both reclining and elevating movements, and parts of these articles. It splits into 9402.10 for dentists', barbers' or similar chairs and parts, and 9402.90 for other articles, with separate lines for hospital beds and other items.
Products in this heading
- Operating tables
- Examination tables
- Hospital beds with mechanical fittings
- Dentists' chairs
- Barbers' chairs with rotating and reclining and elevating movements
- Veterinary examination tables
- Parts for 9402 chairs
- Parts for 9402 tables and beds
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the article is medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture, or a barbers' chair or similar chair with rotating and both reclining and elevating movements.
- Check whether it is a chair or part of a chair of the type described in 9402.10, or another article covered by 9402.90.
- For 9402.90, decide whether the article is a hospital bed with mechanical fittings or another item.
- Determine whether the item is a complete article or a part of an article of heading 9402.
- Use the article type and movement features to select 9402.10, 9402.90.00.10 or 9402.90.00.20.
Often confused with
- Heading 9404Mattresses and pillows
Bedding and stuffed furnishings are covered by heading 9404, not 9402.
- Heading 9401Ordinary household or office chairs
Seats other than those of heading 9402 are covered by heading 9401.
- Heading 9403General furniture such as cabinets and shelving
Other furniture and parts are covered by heading 9403.
- Heading 9405Medical lighting fixtures
Luminaires and lighting fittings are covered by heading 9405.
- Heading 9406Prefabricated clinic buildings
Prefabricated buildings are covered by heading 9406.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for examination tables?
Examination tables are classified under 9402.90.00.20; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on hospital beds with mechanical fittings?
Hospital beds with mechanical fittings are classified under 9402.90.00.10; the general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify a barbers' chair with rotating and reclining and elevating movements?
A barbers' chair with those movements is classified under 9402.10.00.00; the general (MFN) rate 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.