HS Code 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments

Q: Is HS code 9018 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 9018 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 9018 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 9018?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 9018.

What is HS Code 9018

HS Code 9018 covers Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof), Section XVIII. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 9018 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments Cover?

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 electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments

HS Code 901811

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; electro-cardiographs

HS Code 901812

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; ultrasonic scanning apparatus

HS Code 901813

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

HS Code 901819

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for checking physiological parameters), n.e.c. in item no. 9018.1

HS Code 901831

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; syringes, with or without needles

HS Code 901832

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; tubular metal needles and needles for sutures

HS Code 901839

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; catheters, cannulae and the like

HS Code 901849

Dental instruments and appliances; other than dental drill engines

HS Code 901850

Ophthalmic instruments and appliances

HS Code 901890

Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances; n.e.c. in heading no. 9018

HS Code 901814

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; scintigraphic apparatus

HS Code 901820

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus

HS Code 901841

Dental instruments and appliances; dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment

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What HS Codes for Optical and Medical Instruments Do Not Cover

Chapter 90 covers optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical, and surgical instruments. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Toy microscopes and telescopes (children's)

Chapter 95

Photographic film and chemicals

Chapter 37

General-purpose machinery

Chapter 84

Watches and clocks

Chapter 91

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

Related HS Codes under Medical Instruments HS 9018

HS Code 901811

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; electro-cardiographs

HS Code 901812

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; ultrasonic scanning apparatus

HS Code 901813

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; magnetic resonance imaging apparatus

HS Code 901814

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; scintigraphic apparatus

HS Code 901819

HS Code 901820

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; ultra-violet or infra-red ray apparatus

HS Code 901831

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; syringes, with or without needles

HS Code 901832

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; tubular metal needles and needles for sutures

HS Code 901839

Medical, surgical instruments and appliances; catheters, cannulae and the like

HS Code 901841

Dental instruments and appliances; dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 9018?

HS code 9018 covers Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments, a heading within Chapter 90 (Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, precision, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories thereof) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 9018 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 9018 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 9018?