Chapter 94 covers furniture, bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings. The main characteristics of goods in this chapter are movable furniture-type articles and lighting devices, but attention must be paid to exclusion provisions, such as medical devices (Chapter 90) taking precedence over this chapter. Although dental chairs have furniture characteristics, because they are specially used for dental medicine, they are usually classified under Chapter 94, but if they also have therapeutic functions, they may be classified under Chapter 90. Heading 9402 covers medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture (for example, operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings, dentists' chairs); barbers' chairs and similar chairs (for example, massage chairs); and parts thereof. However, if a dental chair also has therapeutic functions (such as built-in dental drills, lighting, etc.), it is still classified under this heading because its main function is furniture. Note that dental instruments (such as dental drills) are separately classified under Chapter 90. First 2 digits 94: represents Chapter 94, i.e., furniture, bedding, lighting, etc. Digits 3-4 02: represents heading 9402, i.e., medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; barbers' chairs and similar chairs. Digits 5-6 90: represents subheading 940290, i.e., other medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture and parts thereof. Under heading 9402, 940210 is dentists' chairs and similar chairs, 940220 is barbers' chairs, and 940290 is other. However, according to HS 2022, 940210 is dentists' chairs and similar chairs, and 940290 is other. Therefore, 940290 actually covers medical furniture not elsewhere specified, but the user specifies it as dental chairs, possibly due to version differences or specific classification. Note: in the customs codes of some countries, dental chairs may be classified under 940210. Here, per the user's request, 940290 is taken as the standard, but actual classification needs verification. Dental chairs are classified under 940290 because they belong to medical furniture and are not named under 940210 (dentists' chairs and similar chairs)? In fact, if a dental chair is specially used for dentistry, it should be classified under 940210. But if the dental chair is a comprehensive treatment unit with both furniture and medical device functions, according to the General Rules for classification, if the main function is furniture, it is classified under 9402; if the main function is treatment, it is classified under 9018. Therefore, 940290 may cover other medical furniture, but dental chairs are usually classified under 940210. The user specifies 940290, possibly based on a specific country code or an older version. Verification is recommended.
Chapter
Chapter 94 covers furniture, bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings. The main characteristics of goods in this chapter are movable furniture-type articles and lighting devices, but attention must be paid to exclusion provisions, such as medical devices (Chapter 90) taking precedence over this chapter. Although dental chairs have furniture characteristics, because they are specially used for dental medicine, they are usually classified under Chapter 94, but if they also have therapeutic functions, they may be classified under Chapter 90.
Heading
Heading 9402 covers medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture (for example, operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings, dentists' chairs); barbers' chairs and similar chairs (for example, massage chairs); and parts thereof. However, if a dental chair also has therapeutic functions (such as built-in dental drills, lighting, etc.), it is still classified under this heading because its main function is furniture. Note that dental instruments (such as dental drills) are separately classified under Chapter 90.
Digit Breakdown
First 2 digits 94: represents Chapter 94, i.e., furniture, bedding, lighting, etc. Digits 3-4 02: represents heading 9402, i.e., medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture; barbers' chairs and similar chairs. Digits 5-6 90: represents subheading 940290, i.e., other medical, surgical, dental or veterinary furniture and parts thereof. Under heading 9402, 940210 is dentists' chairs and similar chairs, 940220 is barbers' chairs, and 940290 is other. However, according to HS 2022, 940210 is dentists' chairs and similar chairs, and 940290 is other. Therefore, 940290 actually covers medical furniture not elsewhere specified, but the user specifies it as dental chairs, possibly due to version differences or specific classification. Note: in the customs codes of some countries, dental chairs may be classified under 940210. Here, per the user's request, 940290 is taken as the standard, but actual classification needs verification.
Classification Basis
Dental chairs are classified under 940290 because they belong to medical furniture and are not named under 940210 (dentists' chairs and similar chairs)? In fact, if a dental chair is specially used for dentistry, it should be classified under 940210. But if the dental chair is a comprehensive treatment unit with both furniture and medical device functions, according to the General Rules for classification, if the main function is furniture, it is classified under 9402; if the main function is treatment, it is classified under 9018. Therefore, 940290 may cover other medical furniture, but dental chairs are usually classified under 940210. The user specifies 940290, possibly based on a specific country code or an older version. Verification is recommended.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: Declare the Chinese and foreign language names of the goods, and it should specifically be "dental chair" or "dental treatment chair," avoiding the general term "medical furniture." Use: Explain the specific use, such as "for dental patients to sit or lie for diagnosis and treatment," and the medical scenario must be clear. Brand: Declare the brand name (such as Sirona, A-dec, etc.); if there is no brand, fill in "no brand." Model: Fill in the specific model, such as "INTEGO," to facilitate customs identification of product characteristics. Function: Briefly describe the main function, such as "can be raised and lowered, tilted, with instrument tray, used for dental treatment." Material: Main materials, such as "metal frame, leather cushion, plastic parts." Whether with treatment equipment: Clearly state whether dental drills, lighting, and other treatment equipment are attached; if attached, explain whether they are detachable. Product name: dental chair; Brand: Sirona; Model: INTEGO; Use: for dental patients to sit or lie for diagnosis and treatment; Function: electric lifting and lowering, backrest tilt, with instrument tray and lighting lamp; Material: metal frame, leather cushion; Whether with treatment equipment: no dental drill, only lighting lamp; Specifications: length 180cm x width 70cm x height 120cm. Misclassifying dental chairs under 9018 (medical devices), ignoring their furniture attributes. Failure to distinguish dental chairs from barbers' chairs, leading to subheading errors. Ignoring separate declaration of parts, such as special cushions for dental chairs, which should be classified under 940290.
Product name
Declare the Chinese and foreign language names of the goods, and it should specifically be "dental chair" or "dental treatment chair," avoiding the general term "medical furniture."
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring it as "dental treatment equipment" or "medical device," leading to classification disputes.
Use
Explain the specific use, such as "for dental patients to sit or lie for diagnosis and treatment," and the medical scenario must be clear.
⚠️ Writing only "medical use" without distinguishing dentistry, surgery, etc., affecting subheading determination.
Brand
Declare the brand name (such as Sirona, A-dec, etc.); if there is no brand, fill in "no brand."
⚠️ Omitting the brand or incorrectly declaring "no brand" when there is actually a trademark.
Model
Fill in the specific model, such as "INTEGO," to facilitate customs identification of product characteristics.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual product.
Function
Briefly describe the main function, such as "can be raised and lowered, tilted, with instrument tray, used for dental treatment."
⚠️ Exaggerating functions, such as "has therapeutic function," which may lead to classification under 9018.
Material
Main materials, such as "metal frame, leather cushion, plastic parts."
⚠️ Material description is too simple, such as "metal," without specifying the specific parts.
Whether with treatment equipment
Clearly state whether dental drills, lighting, and other treatment equipment are attached; if attached, explain whether they are detachable.
⚠️ Failure to declare attached equipment, leading to classification errors or tax evasion.
Example： Product name: dental chair; Brand: Sirona; Model: INTEGO; Use: for dental patients to sit or lie for diagnosis and treatment; Function: electric lifting and lowering, backrest tilt, with instrument tray and lighting lamp; Material: metal frame, leather cushion; Whether with treatment equipment: no dental drill, only lighting lamp; Specifications: length 180cm x width 70cm x height 120cm.
Common Mistakes：
Misclassifying dental chairs under 9018 (medical devices), ignoring their furniture attributes.
Failure to distinguish dental chairs from barbers' chairs, leading to subheading errors.
Ignoring separate declaration of parts, such as special cushions for dental chairs, which should be classified under 940290.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: according to the General Rules for HS classification, if the main function of a dental chair is furniture (providing sitting/lying and adjustment), it is classified under 9402; if the main function is treatment (such as integrated dental drills, X-rays, etc.), it is classified under 9018. Usually dental chairs are classified as furniture under 9402, but the exclusivity of 9018 must be noted. In addition, under 9402, dental chairs are usually classified under 940210, but if they are other medical furniture, they are classified under 940290. The user specifies 940290, possibly based on a specific version or country code, and verification is recommended. 940210 Dentists' chairs and similar chairs: 940210 specifically refers to dentists' chairs and barbers' chairs, etc., while 940290 is other medical furniture. If a dental chair is specially used for dentistry, it should preferably be classified under 940210. 9018 Medical devices: 9018 covers dental instruments, such as dental drills, dental treatment units, etc. If a dental chair integrates treatment functions and this is the main function, it is classified under 9018. 9401 Seats: 9401 is general seats, such as chairs and sofas. Dental chairs, because they are specially used for medical treatment, are classified under 9402, not 9401. 940320 Metal furniture: 940320 is other metal furniture. If a dental chair does not have a clear medical use, it may be mistakenly classified here. But dental chairs are specially used and should be classified under 9402. Is it specially used for dentistry? Is its main function furniture? Is treatment equipment attached? Can it be classified under 940210? Are parts declared separately?
Basis
Core basis for classification: according to the General Rules for HS classification, if the main function of a dental chair is furniture (providing sitting/lying and adjustment), it is classified under 9402; if the main function is treatment (such as integrated dental drills, X-rays, etc.), it is classified under 9018. Usually dental chairs are classified as furniture under 9402, but the exclusivity of 9018 must be noted. In addition, under 9402, dental chairs are usually classified under 940210, but if they are other medical furniture, they are classified under 940290. The user specifies 940290, possibly based on a specific version or country code, and verification is recommended.
Confused Codes：
940210 - Dentists' chairs and similar chairs
940210 specifically refers to dentists' chairs and barbers' chairs, etc., while 940290 is other medical furniture. If a dental chair is specially used for dentistry, it should preferably be classified under 940210.
9018 - Medical devices
9018 covers dental instruments, such as dental drills, dental treatment units, etc. If a dental chair integrates treatment functions and this is the main function, it is classified under 9018.
9401 - Seats
9401 is general seats, such as chairs and sofas. Dental chairs, because they are specially used for medical treatment, are classified under 9402, not 9401.
940320 - Metal furniture
940320 is other metal furniture. If a dental chair does not have a clear medical use, it may be mistakenly classified here. But dental chairs are specially used and should be classified under 9402.
Self-Check：
✓ Is it specially used for dentistry?
✓ Is its main function furniture?
✓ Is treatment equipment attached?
✓ Can it be classified under 940210?
✓ Are parts declared separately?
❓ FAQ
Is the HS code for dental chairs 940290 or 940210? According to HS 2022, dentists' chairs and similar chairs should be classified under 940210, while 940290 is other medical furniture. However, some countries or older codes may classify dental chairs under 940290. It is recommended to check the latest tariff schedule of the importing country, or judge based on the specific function of the product. If a dental chair is specially used for dentistry, it should preferably be classified under 940210. If a dental chair has a dental drill, which code should it be classified under? If the dental drill is integrated with the dental chair and is the main treatment function, the whole may be classified under 9018 (dental instruments). If the dental drill is detachable, the dental chair is classified under 9402, and the dental drill is separately classified under 9018. Judgment should be based on the main function. How are parts of dental chairs classified? Special parts (such as cushions, armrests), if mainly used for dental chairs, should be classified under the parts subheading of 940290 (or 940210). General parts (such as screws) are classified according to material. How can I check the import tariff for dental chairs? First determine the correct HS code, then check the customs website of the importing country or use an official tariff inquiry tool. Tariffs vary by country and trade agreement, such as the website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the U.S. HTS, etc. What is the code difference between dental chairs and barbers' chairs? Dental chairs are classified under 940210 (or 940290), and barbers' chairs under 940220. The difference lies in use: dental chairs are used for medical treatment, and barbers' chairs are used for haircutting. How should cross-border e-commerce sales of dental chairs be declared? They need to be declared according to general trade or cross-border e-commerce models, providing elements such as product name, use, brand, and model. Note the difference between personal use and commercial use; commercial use requires formal customs declaration. How should "Function" be filled in among the declaration elements for dental chairs? It should be described objectively, such as "can be raised and lowered, tilted, with instrument tray," avoiding writing "therapeutic function" to prevent classification under 9018. If treatment equipment is included, it must be clearly stated. If dental chairs are classified under 9402, is medical device registration required? HS code classification has no direct relationship with medical device registration. If a dental chair is a medical device, it needs to be registered according to the requirements of the national drug regulatory authority, but classification is still based on HS rules.
Q: Is the HS code for dental chairs 940290 or 940210?
A: According to HS 2022, dentists' chairs and similar chairs should be classified under 940210, while 940290 is other medical furniture. However, some countries or older codes may classify dental chairs under 940290. It is recommended to check the latest tariff schedule of the importing country, or judge based on the specific function of the product. If a dental chair is specially used for dentistry, it should preferably be classified under 940210.
Q: If a dental chair has a dental drill, which code should it be classified under?
A: If the dental drill is integrated with the dental chair and is the main treatment function, the whole may be classified under 9018 (dental instruments). If the dental drill is detachable, the dental chair is classified under 9402, and the dental drill is separately classified under 9018. Judgment should be based on the main function.
Q: How are parts of dental chairs classified?
A: Special parts (such as cushions, armrests), if mainly used for dental chairs, should be classified under the parts subheading of 940290 (or 940210). General parts (such as screws) are classified according to material.
Q: How can I check the import tariff for dental chairs?
A: First determine the correct HS code, then check the customs website of the importing country or use an official tariff inquiry tool. Tariffs vary by country and trade agreement, such as the website of the General Administration of Customs of China, the U.S. HTS, etc.
Q: What is the code difference between dental chairs and barbers' chairs?
A: Dental chairs are classified under 940210 (or 940290), and barbers' chairs under 940220. The difference lies in use: dental chairs are used for medical treatment, and barbers' chairs are used for haircutting.
Q: How should cross-border e-commerce sales of dental chairs be declared?
A: They need to be declared according to general trade or cross-border e-commerce models, providing elements such as product name, use, brand, and model. Note the difference between personal use and commercial use; commercial use requires formal customs declaration.
Q: How should "Function" be filled in among the declaration elements for dental chairs?
A: It should be described objectively, such as "can be raised and lowered, tilted, with instrument tray," avoiding writing "therapeutic function" to prevent classification under 9018. If treatment equipment is included, it must be clearly stated.
Q: If dental chairs are classified under 9402, is medical device registration required?
A: HS code classification has no direct relationship with medical device registration. If a dental chair is a medical device, it needs to be registered according to the requirements of the national drug regulatory authority, but classification is still based on HS rules.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.