9021.39.00.00 - Other

This HTS category, 9021.39.00.00, encompasses a broad range of artificial body parts and their accessories that are not specifically classified elsewhere. It is designed to capture prosthetic devices and other artificial replacements intended to compensate for lost bodily function or form, excluding those explicitly detailed in other subheadings. Examples include artificial eyes, artificial limbs (other than those that are primarily orthopedic appliances), dental prostheses, and associated components such as fixation devices, connectors, and cosmetic coverings. The key criterion for inclusion is that the item serves as a replacement or augmentation for a natural body part to restore appearance or function.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 9021.31.00.00, which specifically covers artificial joints and their respective parts and accessories. While artificial joints are a type of artificial body part, their unique mechanical nature and specific application warrant their separate classification. Therefore, 9021.39.00.00 would cover artificial body parts that are not joints, such as a prosthetic hand or foot, or a cosmetic facial prosthesis.

As a leaf node, 9021.39.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Classification within this heading relies on determining that an item is an artificial body part or an accessory thereof and that it does not fall under the more specific classification for artificial joints. The primary function of restoration or compensation for a defect or disability is paramount in making the correct classification.