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HS Code Description<br />

90189099, 90211000,<br />

90213100, 90189031<br />

ARTIFICIAL JOINTS,<br />

KNEE SHAPED<br />

COMPONENTS FOR<br />

ARTIFICIAL LIMBS,<br />

KNEE PROSTHESIS<br />

HEADS<br />

Imports Imports<br />

(Quantity) (Value)<br />

2007-08(E) 2007-08(E)<br />

Around 3500<br />

to 5000 nos.<br />

Rs 5 crore<br />

approx.<br />

Source: IBIS, IMaCS Analysis<br />

The artificial joints are primarily imported and around ~80% <strong>of</strong> the imports come from U. K. The<br />

remainder is supplied by USA, Germany, Turkey, Ireland and Egypt. The exports primarily go to<br />

Turkey which accounts for nearly 45% <strong>of</strong> exports followed by Egypt and Sri Lanka.<br />

The <strong>technical</strong> <strong>textiles</strong> based artificial joints are not exported from India.<br />

Quality Control and Standards – The specifications for joints is given in IS: 5810

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