Hearing aid and pacemaker parts from India
India exported $67.8 million of hearing aid and pacemaker parts (HS 9021.90) in FY2025-26, up 6.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 12.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 12.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $68MUp 6.4% on last year
- HS code
- 9021.90Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 2 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9021.90.40 | Other: Parts and accessories for hearing aids and for pacemakers for stimulating heart muscles | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
| 9021.90.81.00 | Other: Other | Free | 10% | 12.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of hearing aid and pacemaker parts
India's exports to all countries under HS 9021.90, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 9021.90 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on hearing aid and pacemaker parts from India?
10% on the 2 US tariff lines under HS 9021.90, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 12.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for hearing aid and pacemaker parts?
9021.90, under heading 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; parts and accessories thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export hearing aid and pacemaker parts?
Yes. India exported $67.8 million under HS 9021.90 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.