Medical, Surgical, Dental & Veterinary Furniture (Except Dentists' Chairs) and Parts

Hospital furniture (9402900010) is generally understood to cover furnishings designed specifically for inpatient hospital environments — such as adjustable hospital beds and overbed tables. The NESOI line (9402900020) captures other medical, surgical, dental, or veterinary furniture not meeting that narrower definition, including examination tables, veterinary treatment tables, and similar outpatient or specialty-clinic pieces. When a product straddles both descriptions, the importer should document the item's primary design intent and consult a licensed customs broker.

Potentially yes. If a powered table's primary function is therapeutic or diagnostic rather than purely supportive furniture, CBP may consider classification under Chapter 90 medical instrument headings. The key classification test is whether the article's essential character is that of furniture or of a medical apparatus. Detailed product specifications and intended use documentation are critical when making this determination.