Dental fittings; artificial teeth

HS v2022 Code: 902121

About dental fittings; artificial teeth

HS code 902121 covers the import and export of dental fittings, including artificial teeth. This industry plays a crucial role in the healthcare sector, providing essential components for dental treatments and prosthetics. As a specialized segment of the broader medical equipment and supplies industry, the dental fittings and artificial teeth market is an important contributor to the global economy, with significant trade flows between countries.

Production process

The production of dental fittings and artificial teeth typically involves a combination of advanced manufacturing techniques and skilled craftsmanship. Key steps include the design and modeling of custom dental components, the use of precision milling and casting equipment to shape materials like ceramics and metals, and the careful assembly and finishing of the final products.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include a variety of raw materials such as 6808 Ceramics, 7108 Gold, 7224 Other alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms, and 3926 Other articles of plastics and articles of other materials of headings 3901 to 3914. Additionally, specialized dental equipment and tools, as well as skilled labor, are essential for the production of high-quality dental fittings and artificial teeth.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are dental fittings and artificial teeth, which are then consumed by 9021 Orthopedic appliances, including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other appliances which are worn or carried, or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability and 9018 Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight-testing instruments. These products are essential for the provision of dental care and the restoration of oral health.

Revisions to 902121

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 902121. The most recent 1 version of this code (902121) is in the HS v2022 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 902121.

Family tree for dental fittings; artificial teeth

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/90'>90: Optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/9021'>9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/902121'>902121: Dental fittings; artificial teeth</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/902110'>902110: Orthopaedic or fracture appliances</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/902129'>902129: Dental fittings; other than artificial teeth</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/902131'>902131: Artificial parts of the body</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/902139'>902139: Artificial parts of the body; excluding artificial joints</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/902140'>902140: Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories)</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/902150'>902150: Pacemakers; for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/902190'>902190: Appliances; worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability</a>"]

    

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