U.S. imports of Dentists', Barbers', and Similar Chairs and Parts (HS 940210) totaled $6.9M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Dentists', Barbers', and Similar Chairs and Parts paid $762K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHydraulically or mechanically adjustable professional chairs — including dental chairs, barber chairs, and examination chairs used in medical and personal-care settings — are classified under a single 10-digit line (9402100000) that covers both the chairs and their parts. China is the dominant supplier, followed by Vietnam and Taiwan; Japanese and German chairs represent premium-segment imports often associated with specialized dental or medical equipment. Dental chairs that incorporate suction systems, lighting, or instrument delivery units may trigger FDA medical-device review as part of a broader dental unit, so importers should assess whether the chair is entered as a standalone article or as part of a regulated medical device system.
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772 import shipments a month
A dental chair entered as a standalone piece of furniture is generally not subject to FDA medical-device review. However, when the chair is integrated with or sold as part of a dental unit that includes suction, water delivery, or instrument arms, the combined system may be classified as a Class II medical device subject to FDA 510(k) clearance or registration. Importers should evaluate the configuration of each shipment and consult with a regulatory specialist if the chair is bundled with clinical equipment.
Yes. Heading 9402100000 explicitly covers both the chairs and their parts, so replacement hydraulic cylinders, footrests, headrests, and upholstery panels designed for these professional chairs are classified here rather than under the general seat-parts heading (940199). Importers should confirm that parts are specifically designed for professional-use adjustable chairs to support this classification.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 9402
Subheading 940210 · $6.9M of $103.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$5.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $81.2M of Dentists', Barbers', and Similar Chairs and Parts and exported $63.1M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9402100000 | Dentists', Barbers or Similar Chairs and Parts | $6.9M | 11.12% | 89.90% | $762K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9402100000 | Dentists', Barbers or Similar Chairs and Parts | $5.6M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 81% of it. Vietnam pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
10.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.12% of imports for consumption.