Medical — HTS 9402
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
Chapter 94 › Heading 9402
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9402 is a four-digit product category for certain specialized furniture. It groups medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary furniture—such as operating or examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings, and dentists’ chairs—along with certain barbers’ or similar chairs that have rotating, reclining, and elevating movements. It also includes parts of those articles.
The heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS subheading, follow the tariff structure beneath heading 9402 and identify the article’s specific type, function, and sometimes its material or construction. The correct choice can also depend on whether the item is a complete article or a part, and whether it has the mechanical features described by the tariff. Confirm the current eight-digit wording and any applicable statistical suffix using the official HTSUS and, when needed, a customs broker or classification specialist.
What to check
- Describe the product’s primary use, such as medical, dental, veterinary, surgical, hospital, or barber use, and compare that description with the subheading text.
- Check whether the item is a complete chair, table, bed, or other article, or a recognizable part designed for one of those articles.
- Verify the required mechanical features, especially for barber and similar chairs: rotating, reclining, and elevating movements.
- Review the construction and material details requested by the lower-level provisions, including the frame, upholstery, fittings, or other relevant components.
- Read the legal notes, exclusions, unit of quantity, and statistical suffix for the selected eight-digit code, and seek professional advice if the product has mixed uses or unusual features.
HTS heading 9402 summary
Medical is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9402.10.00.00 👉 | Dentists', barbers' or similar chairs and parts thereof | Free | — | 35% |
| 9402.90.00 👉 | Other | Free | — | 40% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9402?
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. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.