Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. exports of Assistive Appliances Worn, Carried, or Implanted in the Body (NES) (SITC 89969) totaled $260.1M in August 2026.
Importers of Assistive Appliances Worn, Carried, or Implanted in the Body (NES) paid $2.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.54% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFDA oversight applies to many articles in this residual SITC category, which captures prosthetic and assistive devices not elsewhere specified — including implantable aids, wearable compensatory appliances, and carried devices designed to offset physical defects or disabilities. Classification here is a fallback position: importers should confirm that a more specific HTS heading does not apply before using this residual code, as misclassification can affect both duty liability and regulatory pathway. The breadth of the 'NES' designation means individual shipments may face very different admissibility requirements depending on whether the article qualifies as a medical device under FDA jurisdiction.
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3.2K import shipments a month
This code is a catch-all for compensatory appliances not captured by more specific SITC headings. Importers should first check whether the article fits a dedicated prosthetics, orthopedic, or medical-device category; only if no specific heading applies should this residual code be used. A licensed customs broker can help confirm the correct classification.
Many wearable or implantable compensatory devices qualify as medical devices subject to FDA review, but the scope varies by product type and intended use. Some articles may be exempt or subject to only general controls, while others require premarket clearance. Importers should verify the applicable regulatory pathway with FDA before shipment.
Basic heading 12 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 89969 · $260.1M of $18.4B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.9B of Assistive Appliances Worn, Carried, or Implanted in the Body (NES).
Through August 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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