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U.S. imports of appliances identifiable for ostomy use (HS 300691) totaled $15.2M in April 2026, traded with 18 countries.
Importers of Appliances Identifiable for Ostomy Use paid $10K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $78K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataOstomy pouches, flanges, skin barriers, and related accessories designed specifically for colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy patients are classified under 3006910000 and regulated by FDA as medical devices. Hungary and the Dominican Republic are the leading suppliers to the US market, a sourcing pattern that reflects both European precision manufacturing and nearshore assembly operations. These products are generally Class II devices subject to 510(k) clearance requirements, and importers must verify that foreign manufacturers are registered with FDA and that each product line has the appropriate marketing authorization. Proper labeling indicating ostomy-specific use is essential for both correct classification and FDA admissibility.
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CBP looks to the product's design, labeling, and marketing to determine whether it is specifically adapted for ostomy use. Items such as pouching systems, skin barriers, and ostomy flanges that are designed and labeled exclusively for colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy patients qualify. General-purpose adhesive or drainage products that are not specifically designed for ostomy applications would not be classified here.
Hungary hosts manufacturing facilities for several major global medical device companies that supply the European and US markets, while the Dominican Republic benefits from its position as a nearshore assembly hub with access to US free-trade-zone incentives. This geographic split reflects a broader industry pattern of combining European precision manufacturing with cost-competitive Western Hemisphere assembly for the US market.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HUNGARY | $5.3M | -- | -$5.3M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | $3.4M | -- | -$3.4M |
| NETHERLANDS | -- | $2.2M | +$2.2M |
| LITHUANIA | $2.1M | $10K | -$2.1M |
| CANADA | -- | $1.6M | +$1.6M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3006910000 | APPLIANCES IDENTIFIABLE FOR OSTOMY USE | $15.2M | 12.25% | $10K |
APPLIANCES IDENTIFIABLE FOR OSTOMY USE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3006910000 | APPLIANCES IDENTIFIABLE FOR OSTOMY USE | $7.9M |
APPLIANCES IDENTIFIABLE FOR OSTOMY USE
161.0K kg
MEDICAMENTS NESOI, MEASURED DOSES, RETAIL PK NESOI
HS 300490
IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, IN MEASURED DOESE/RTL SALE
HS 300215
VACCINES FOR HUMAN MEDICINE
HS 300241
HORMONES ETC. (NO ANTIBIOTICS CONTAINED) DOSAGE FM
HS 300439
ANTISERA AND OTHER BLOOD FRACTIONS
HS 300212
IMMUNOLOGICAL PRODUCTS, MIXED, NOT IN MSRED DOSES
HS 300214
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $6.1M | -- | -$6.1M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $2.1M | $2.5M | +$363K |
| MIAMI, FL | $3.3M | -- | -$3.3M |