9021.40.00.00 - Hearing aids, excluding parts and accessories thereof
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 9021.40.00.00, specifically enumerates hearing aids, excluding their associated parts and accessories. These are sophisticated electro-acoustic devices designed to amplify sound and compensate for hearing loss. They are typically worn by individuals with impaired hearing to enhance their ability to perceive auditory stimuli, thereby improving communication and overall quality of life. The classification strictly covers the complete hearing aid apparatus itself.
It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. Unlike orthopedic or fracture appliances classified under 9021.10.00, or artificial teeth and other artificial parts of the body under other subheadings within 9021, this heading is exclusively for devices that aid hearing. Furthermore, it is distinct from pacemakers for stimulating heart muscles (9021.50.00.00), which serve a fundamentally different medical purpose within the body.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 9021.40.00.00 is definitive for any article functioning as a hearing aid, provided it is not designated as a part or accessory of a hearing aid, which would be classified elsewhere. Examples include behind-the-ear, in-the-ear, and body-worn hearing aids.