Japan HS Code

HS Code 901832: Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures in Japan

Q: Is HS code 901832 the same across all countries?

Yes — up to the 6-digit level, HS code 901832 is the same in every WCO member country. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code for national tariff and statistical use. Japan extends it under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Q: What system does Japan use to classify HS code 901832?

Japan classifies products under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code; locally 実行関税率表), which extends HS codes to 9 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 901832 in Japan?

The official source is https://www.customs.go.jp/english/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 901832 in Japan

Under Japan's Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表), HS Code 901832 is the WCO Harmonized System subheading for Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures. This is the most detailed internationally standardized level; Japan extends classifications to 9 digits under its national tariff system. 901832 belongs to Section XVIII: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof, Chapter 90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof, Heading 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sighttesting instruments.

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Classification Path of HS Code 901832 in Japan

Section XVIII

Chapters (90-92) Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; clocks and watches; musical instruments; parts and accessories thereof

Chapter 90

Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof

HS Code 9018

Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electromedical apparatus and sighttesting instruments

HS Code 901832

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures

HS Code 901832000

Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments > Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures

HS Code 901832100

Medical or veterinary equipment (including scintigraphy devices and other medical electrical equipment, and vision testing equipment) > --- Metal tube needles and suture needles > --- Hydraulic needles 医療用又は獣医用の機器（シンチグラフ装置その他の医療用電気機器及び視力検査機器を含む。） > －－金属製の管針及び縫合用の針 > －－－注射針

HS Code 901832900

Medical or veterinary equipment (including scintigraphy equipment and other medical electrical equipment and vision testing equipment) > --- Metal tube needles and suture needles > --- Other items 医療用又は獣医用の機器（シンチグラフ装置その他の医療用電気機器及び視力検査機器を含む。） > －－金属製の管針及び縫合用の針 > －－－その他のもの

Japan Tariff Classification: Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

In Japan, HS 901832 is classified under the Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (実行関税率表) — a 9-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Customs Tariff Schedules of Japan (Japan HS / Statistical Code)

Local name 実行関税率表

Digits 9

Official source https://www.customs.go.jp/english/

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 9018

Top Japan import Product Under HS Code 9018

1 901890: Other instruments and appliances $2.9B 2 901839: Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other $2.4B 3 901819: Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Other $576.4M

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Top Japan export Product Under HS Code 9018

1 901819: Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Other $1.9B 2 901890: Other instruments and appliances $1.5B 3 901839: Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Other $987.2M

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Related HS Code to Japan Medical Needles and Sutures (901832)

HS Code 901832000

HS Code 901832100

HS Code 901832900

Medical or veterinary equipment (including scintigraphy equipment and other medical electrical equipment and vision testing equipment) > --- Metal tube needles and suture needles > --- Other items

HS Code 901811

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Electrocardiographs

HS Code 901812

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Ultrasonic scanning apparatus

HS Code 901813

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

HS Code 901814

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Scintigraphic apparatus

HS Code 901819

Electrodiagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters) : Other

HS Code 901820

Ultraviolet or infrared ray apparatus

HS Code 901831

Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Syringes, with or without needles

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 901832 in Japan?

HS code 901832 covers Syringes, needles, catheters, cannulae and the like : Tubular metal needles and needles for sutures in Japan. It sits in Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof), Heading 9018 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under Japan HS / Statistical Code.

Is HS code 901832 the same across all countries?

What system does Japan use to classify HS code 901832?

Where can I officially look up HS code 901832 in Japan?