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HSChapter 90
U.S. imports of artificial joints, parts & accessories (HS 902131) totaled $327.1M in July 2026, traded with 32 countries.
Importers of Artificial Joints, Parts & Accessories paid $4.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $43.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataProsthetic joint replacements — hip, knee, shoulder, and other articulating implants — are among the highest-value medical device imports in Chapter 90, with Ireland and Germany the leading US supply sources, reflecting the major orthopedic implant manufacturing operations established in those countries by global device companies. All artificial joints entering the US are regulated as Class III medical devices by FDA's CDRH, typically requiring premarket approval (PMA), and must originate from FDA-registered establishments. The heading consolidates into a single 10-digit line (9021310000), so classification disputes generally arise at the boundary with heading 902139, which covers other artificial body parts not qualifying as joints.
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13.0K shipments/mo
Heading 902131 is limited to devices that replicate the articulating function of a natural joint — such as total hip, knee, shoulder, or elbow replacements. Implants that replace a body part without providing joint articulation (e.g., bone void fillers, spinal interbody cages, or vascular grafts) are generally classified under 902139 or other headings. The device's functional design and FDA device classification can help confirm the correct heading.
Total joint replacements are generally Class III medical devices requiring FDA Premarket Approval (PMA) — the most rigorous FDA review pathway. The foreign manufacturer must hold an active PMA, be registered with FDA, and list the device. Importers should obtain copies of the PMA approval letter and confirm the establishment registration number before shipment, as FDA may detain or refuse entry for devices lacking valid approval. A licensed customs broker or regulatory affairs specialist should be consulted.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9021310000 | Artificial Joints and Parts and Accessories | $327.1M | 1.33% | 13.18% | $4.3M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9021310000 | Artificial Joints and Parts and Accessories | $163.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Subheading 2 of 8 in heading 9021
Subheading 902131 · $327.1M of $1.7B
ImportsExports
Imports
$327.1MYoY · Pro
Exports
$163.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Ireland and Germany together supply 69% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
86.8% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.33%.