TENS / EMS Device — HS Code
Mechano-therapy appliances; massage appliances — electrostimulation devices
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HS Code
9019 — Mechano-therapy appliances; massage appliances
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 90 — Optical, photographic, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus
Heading
9019 — Mechano-therapy appliances; massage appliances
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — TENS and EMS devices delivering electrical stimulation for therapeutic purposes are classified under 9019.10
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) and EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) devices are classified under 9019.10 as electrotherapy appliances. EU MDR 2017/745: TENS devices claiming pain relief are Class IIa medical devices requiring CE marking via a Notified Body. EMS devices for muscle recovery (sports use, no medical claims) may be Class I if no therapeutic claims are made. US FDA: pain relief TENS are Class II requiring 510(k) clearance; some OTC TENS devices qualify for 510(k) exemption. Reusable electrode gel pads are 3926.90 when sold separately. Whole-body EMS suits used in fitness studios are 9019.10.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
9019.10.90
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
9019.10.90
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
9019.10.90
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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