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Import Duty on Orthopaedic appliances, artificial joints, hearing aids

HS Code 9021 · MFN rates across 10 countries · 86 tariff lines · Updated 2026-03-29

Rate spread: Importing orthopaedic appliances, artificial joints, hearing aids attracts up to 12.0% MFN duty in Brazil, while United Kingdom applies 0%. FTA preferences may reduce the rate further — see below.

MFN Duty Rates by Country

Average Most Favoured Nation applied tariff rates for Orthopaedic appliances, artificial joints, hearing aids (HS 9021). MFN rates apply to all WTO member countries unless a preferential trade agreement is in force. Rates are ad valorem (percentage of customs value). Specific duties (per unit/weight) are not shown in this comparison.

CountryAvg. MFN Rate
🇧🇷 Brazil12.0%
🇮🇳 India7.5%
🇹🇭 Thailand7.4%
🇦🇪 UAE5.0%
🇲🇽 Mexico5.0%
🇨🇳 China5.0%
🇦🇺 Australia1.5%
🇺🇸 United States0.0%
🇿🇦 South Africa0.0%
🇬🇧 United Kingdom0.0%

FTA Preferential Rates

Free trade agreements can reduce or eliminate duty on orthopaedic appliances, artificial joints, hearing aids. To claim a preferential rate, the goods must meet rules of origin requirements and be accompanied by a valid certificate of origin or origin declaration.

RouteAgreementRateSaving
Thailand → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA7.5%0.0%Save 7.5%
PH → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA7.5%0.0%Save 7.5%
SG → IndiaIN-ASEAN-CECA7.5%0.0%Save 7.5%
Australia → ThailandTH-AU-TAFTA7.4%0.0%Save 7.4%
India → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA7.4%0.0%Save 7.4%
China → ThailandASEAN-CN-FTA7.4%0.0%Save 7.4%
PH → ThailandASEAN-IN-FTA7.4%0.0%Save 7.4%

VAT / GST on Orthopaedic appliances, artificial joints, hearing aids

These indirect taxes apply in addition to customs duty. For India, IGST (Integrated GST) is levied on the assessable value plus customs duty. For Brazil, multiple taxes (IPI, PIS, COFINS, ICMS) apply sequentially. The rates below are standard rates — concessional rates may apply.

CountryTaxRate
🇧🇷 BrazilIPI5%
🇮🇳 IndiaGST18%
🇿🇦 South AfricaVAT15%

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Data sources: National customs authorities (CBIC India, HMRC UK, USITC, CBP USA, SARS South Africa), WTO Tariff Profiles, and official gazette notifications. Rates shown are MFN applied rates as of 2026-03-29. Bound rates may differ. Sub-headings within HS 9021 may carry different rates — always verify at the 8 or 10-digit national tariff line for your specific product. This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute customs advice.