Question 1

What is the duty rate for orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability; parts and accessories thereof:?

Accepted Answer

The general duty rate for HTS code 9021 (Orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability; parts and accessories thereof:) is Free. Additional tariffs may apply depending on the country of origin, including Section 301, reciprocal, and Section 232 tariffs.

Question 2

What is HS code 9021?

Accepted Answer

HS code 9021 classifies "Orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability; parts and accessories thereof:" under Chapter 90 (Optical, Photographic, Medical Instruments). This code is used for U.S. customs classification and duty assessment.

Question 3

Does orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability; parts and accessories thereof: have Section 301 tariffs?

Accepted Answer

Yes, orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability; parts and accessories thereof: (HS 9021) is subject to Section 301 tariffs of 25% when imported from China.

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