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U.S. imports of electro-diagnostic apparatus (nesoi), parts & accessories (HS 901819) totaled $501.9M in August 2026, imported from 65 countries.
Importers of Electro-Diagnostic Apparatus (NESOI), Parts & Accessories paid $48.4M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 9.64% of the $501.9M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectroencephalographs (EEG), electromyographs (EMG), patient monitoring systems, basal metabolism apparatus, and blood pressure devices — along with their printed circuit assemblies and parts — are distributed across seven distinct 10-digit tariff lines under this heading, from 9018194000 through 9018199560. Germany leads US imports for this heading, with Mexico and Costa Rica also significant sources, reflecting nearshore manufacturing by multinational medical device companies. Each device type carries its own FDA CDRH classification and 510(k) or De Novo pathway requirements, and importers must ensure the correct predicate device or clearance is in place before entry. The breadth of this residual heading means classification disputes are common — particularly for combination devices that monitor multiple physiological parameters simultaneously.
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14.9K shipments/mo
9018195500 is specifically designated for patient monitoring systems, which are devices that continuously track multiple physiological parameters (e.g., ECG, SpO2, blood pressure) in a clinical setting. Single-parameter or portable consumer-grade devices may fall under other lines such as 9018199530 (blood pressure apparatus) or 9018199550 (electro-diagnostic apparatus NESOI). The intended clinical use, number of parameters monitored, and device design are the key factors; a binding ruling from CBP can provide certainty for recurring shipments.
Not necessarily. Printed circuit assemblies specifically for parameter acquisition modules have their own dedicated tariff line (9018197500) and may carry a different duty rate than the finished patient monitoring system (9018195500). Importers should classify PCAs separately from complete devices and verify whether any Section 301 exposure applies to the specific line, particularly for assemblies sourced from China.
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Subheading 3 of 13 in heading 9018
Subheading 901819 · $501.9M of $3.6B
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018199560 | Parts&accessories for Electro-Diagnostic Apparatus | $267.3M | 9.95% | 74.77% | $26.6M |
| 9018194000 | Apparatus, Functional Exploratory Examination& Pts | $127.0M | 9.28% | 71.04% | $11.8M |
| 9018195500 | Patient Monitoring Systems | $61.5M | 8.47% | 58.63% | $5.2M |
| 9018199550 | Electro-Diagnostic Apparatus, NESOI | $28.1M | 9.74% | 80.98% | $2.7M |
| 9018199530 | Basal Metabolism and Blood Pressure Apparatus | $13.8M | 11.47% | 85.30% | $1.6M |
| 9018197500 | Printd Circ Assemb for Parameter Acquisition Modul | $2.8M | 12.66% | 79.57% | $359K |
| 9018199535 | Electroencephalographs(Eeg)&electromyographs(Emg) | $1.3M | 6.28% | 52.98% | $85K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$501.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$411.4MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.7B of Electro-Diagnostic Apparatus (NESOI), Parts & Accessories.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 32.0% duty; Costa Rica 3.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
27.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.64% of total import value.