Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Dental Instruments & Appliances (NESOI), Parts & Accessories (HS 901849) totaled $60.9M in August 2026, imported from 55 countries.
Importers of Dental Instruments & Appliances (NESOI), Parts & Accessories paid $6.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDental burs, hand instruments, and other dental appliances not covered by the drill engine heading are spread across four 10-digit lines — 9018494000 (dental burs), 9018498040 (dental hand instruments and parts), 9018498080 (other instruments and appliances), and a general provision (9018490000) — making correct line selection dependent on the specific instrument type. Germany leads US imports for this heading, with China and Switzerland also significant sources; the China origin exposure means importers should assess Section 301 applicability for specific product lines. Dental burs warrant particular attention: carbide versus diamond bur construction, shank type (friction grip, latch, straight), and ISO size designation are the specification details that matter for both clinical procurement and quality compliance. All instruments intended for clinical use are subject to FDA CDRH device registration requirements.
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3.9K import shipments a month
Dental burs have a dedicated 10-digit line (9018494000) that takes precedence over the residual dental instruments line (9018498080). Importers should classify burs — whether carbide, diamond, or steel — under 9018494000 rather than the general NESOI provision. The distinction matters because duty rates and Section 301 exposure may differ by line, particularly for burs sourced from China.
Dental hand instruments are regulated as medical devices by FDA CDRH. The foreign manufacturer must be registered with FDA and the specific device listed before importation. For instruments that are substantially equivalent to a legally marketed predicate, a 510(k) clearance is typically required. Importers should also verify that the supplier maintains ISO 13485 quality system certification and that instruments meet applicable ISO or ANSI/ADA standards referenced in purchasing contracts. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to confirm admissibility for specific instrument types.
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Subheading 5 of 13 in heading 9018
Subheading 901849 · $60.9M of $3.6B
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018498080 | Inst & Appliances for Dental Sciences & Pts, NESOI | $40.3M | 10.82% | 92.74% | $4.4M |
| 9018498040 | Dental Hand Instruments and Parts and Accessories | $13.9M | 10.10% | 93.57% | $1.4M |
| 9018494000 | Dental Burs | $6.8M | 7.46% | 62.79% | $510K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9018490000 | Inst & Appln for Dental Science, & Pts & Acc, NESOI | $45.7M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
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Germany and China together supply 44% of it.
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Imports
$60.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$45.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $808.4M of Dental Instruments & Appliances (NESOI), Parts & Accessories and exported $591.5M.
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rate provision · imports
10.4% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.28% of imports for consumption.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.