Loading...
HSChapter 90
U.S. imports of medical needles (nesoi), catheters, cannulae & similar instruments, parts & accessories (HS 901839) totaled $861.9M in May 2026, traded with 59 countries.
Importers of Medical Needles (NESOI), Catheters, Cannulae & Similar Instruments, Parts & Accessories paid $23.5M in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $235.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: May 2026 dataCatheters, cannulae, bougies, drains, and sondes — along with residual medical needles not covered by the tubular or suture needle headings — are distributed across four 10-digit lines (9018390020 through 9018390050), with rubber catheters separated from other catheter types reflecting material-based classification distinctions. Mexico and Costa Rica together account for a substantial share of US imports, consistent with the regional medical device manufacturing base that serves the US hospital and interventional cardiology markets. Urological, vascular, and drainage catheters each carry distinct FDA device classifications and, in some cases, 510(k) clearance requirements tied to specific clinical indications. The rubber versus non-rubber catheter split at the 10-digit level means material composition must be confirmed before entry to ensure correct classification.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
The separation reflects a material-based classification distinction: rubber catheters (9018390020) are distinguished from catheters made of other materials such as silicone, polyurethane, or PVC, which fall under 9018390030 or 9018390040. This matters practically because duty rates and Section 301 exposure can differ by line, and the material composition of the catheter body — not just the tip or coating — determines which line applies.
Catheters are regulated as medical devices by FDA CDRH, with most vascular and urological catheters classified as Class II devices requiring 510(k) clearance. The foreign manufacturer must be registered with FDA, and the device must be listed prior to importation. CBP may flag shipments for FDA review at entry; having the 510(k) clearance number and establishment registration readily available expedites release. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to confirm admissibility for specific catheter types.
Supplier Network
Get discovered by U.S. importers searching for HS 901839 — Medical Needles (NESOI), Catheters, Cannulae & Similar Instruments, Parts & Accessories. Be the first supplier listed.
Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $295.9M | $57.5M | -$238.4M |
| COSTA RICA | $237.6M | $29.8M | -$207.8M |
| IRELAND | $92.3M | $44.0M | -$48.4M |
| NETHERLANDS | $663K | $118.2M | +$117.5M |
| CHINA | $33.2M | $73.2M | +$39.9M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018390040 | BOUGIES, DRAINS AND SONDES, & PARTS & ACCESSORIES | $565.0M | 1.91% | 19.08% | $10.8M |
| 9018390050 | CANNULAE AND THE LIKE AND PART AND ACCESSORIES | $253.9M | 4.86% | 48.69% | $12.3M |
| 9018390020 | RUBBER CATHETERS | $15.2M | 3.76% | 37.61% | $570K |
BOUGIES, DRAINS AND SONDES, & PARTS & ACCESSORIES
CANNULAE AND THE LIKE AND PART AND ACCESSORIES
RUBBER CATHETERS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9018390030 | BOUGIES, CATHETERS, DRAINS & SONDES & PTS & ACCESS | $431.2M |
| 9018390050 | CANNULAE AND THE LIKE AND PART AND ACCESSORIES NES | $229.1M |
BOUGIES, CATHETERS, DRAINS & SONDES & PTS & ACCESS
63.4M no
CANNULAE AND THE LIKE AND PART AND ACCESSORIES NES
277.1M no
INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS & PARTS & ACCESSORIES THEROF,NES
HS 902139
ELECTRO-DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS NESOI, AND PARTS ETC.
HS 901819
OZONE,OXYGEN,ETC THERAPY, RESPIRATION APPARATUS,PT
HS 901920
MEAS CHECKNG INSTRUMENT & MACH, NOT OPTICAL, NESOI
HS 903180
ARTIFICIAL JOINTS AND PARTS AND ACCESSORIES THEROF
HS 902131
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $115.9M | $91.1M | -$24.9M |
| Massachusetts | $82.5M | $71.4M | -$11.1M |
| Rhode Island | $116.4M | -- | -$116.4M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FL | $95.6M | $30.5M | -$65.1M |
| CHICAGO, IL | $28.4M | $95.3M | +$67.0M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $23.6M | $77.8M | +$54.2M |