9402 - Medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture (for example, operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings, dentists' chairs); barbers' chairs and similar chairs, having rotating as well as both reclining and elevating movements; parts of the foregoing articles:

This HTS category, 9402, encompasses a specialized range of furniture designed for medical, surgical, dental, and veterinary applications. It specifically includes items such as operating tables, examination tables, and hospital beds equipped with mechanical adjustments. Additionally, this heading covers specialized chairs, like dentists' and barbers' chairs, that possess both rotating and combined reclining and elevating functionalities. The scope also extends to include parts and accessories for these types of furniture.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling categories, which span a vast array of goods from live animals to various manufactured articles, is crucial. HTS 9402 is exclusively focused on furniture with a direct and intended use in healthcare, personal care services (like barbering), or veterinary practices, characterized by their specific functional requirements and often robust construction. Unlike general furniture found in Chapter 94, the items under 9402 are defined by their specialized nature and purpose within professional settings.

Within HTS 9402, further distinctions are made through subcategories. The primary subdivisions clarify whether the item is a dentist's, barber's, or similar chair with the specified movements, or if it falls under the "other" category for all remaining furniture and parts not specifically enumerated but still fitting the general description of medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture. This hierarchical structure allows for precise classification based on the specific type and intended use of the article.