U.S. imports of Medicinal Equipment (End-Use 21610) totaled $5.5B in August 2026, imported from 147 countries.
Importers of Medicinal Equipment paid $363.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 6.61% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImported medicinal equipment — including MRI systems, ultrasound devices, infusion pumps, and surgical tools — must comply with FDA device regulations before entering US commerce, with the applicable pathway (510(k), PMA, or De Novo) determined by device classification and risk level. Foreign manufacturers must be registered with FDA and list their devices, and shipments are subject to FDA examination at the port of entry; detained shipments can result in costly delays or refusal of admission. Section 301 tariffs apply to certain medical device imports of Chinese origin, adding a duty-cost dimension that procurement teams must factor into total landed cost analysis.
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184.3K import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
FDA may detain a shipment if the foreign manufacturer is not registered, the device is not listed, the product appears adulterated or misbranded, or prior import alerts are in place against the manufacturer or product. Importers can reduce detention risk by verifying manufacturer registration status in FDA's database before placing orders and ensuring all labeling meets US requirements.
Importers face a dual compliance burden: FDA admissibility review and elevated duty costs under Section 301 for Chinese-origin goods. Some importers have pursued first-sale valuation or tariff engineering strategies to manage duty exposure, while others have shifted sourcing to non-Section 301 countries. Any sourcing change requires re-evaluation of FDA establishment registration and device listing for the new manufacturer. Consult a licensed customs broker and regulatory counsel to coordinate both compliance tracks.
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Commodity 21610 · $5.5B of $146.7B
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $63.2B of Medicinal Equipment.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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China pays 14.8% duty; Mexico 1.7%.
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