1004 Medical aids, apparatus and supplies

Official notes (CNIPA Table of Similar Goods and Services, 2026 text; J&C reference translation)

1. This similar group is cross-searched with hot compresses (bags) for first aid in 1003 and hospital beds in 2001 in the 11th and earlier editions, anti-rheumatism bracelets, anti-rheumatism rings and medical bracelets in 0506 in the 10th and earlier editions, anti-rheumatism bracelets and anti-rheumatism rings in 0506 and hospital beds in 2001 in the 9th and earlier editions, and masks and similar mask goods in 0506 in the 6th and earlier editions;

2. bedpans for bedridden patients and urinals for bedridden patients are similar to chamber pots and spittoons in 2106;

3. spittoons for medical use are similar to spittoons in 2106;

4. beds for medical use, air mattresses for medical use and hospital beds are similar to massage beds in 2001;

5. sterile sheets (surgical) are cross-searched with cloths for surgical operations (textile) in 0506 in the 9th and earlier editions;

6. ear plugs (hearing protection devices) are cross-searched with ear plugs in 0919 in the 9th and earlier editions;

7. biomagnetic therapy rings are cross-searched with magnetic therapy jewellery in 1403 in the 11th and earlier editions;

8. ear plugs for swimming are similar to ear plugs for diving in 0919, and are cross-searched with ear plugs in 0919 in the 9th and earlier editions;

9. ice bags for medical use are similar to ice bags for personal cooling not for medical use in 1114;

10. nose clips for swimming are similar to nose clips for diving in 0919, and are cross-searched with nose clips for diving and swimming in 0919 in the 12th and earlier editions.