U.S. exports of Other Ophthalmic Instruments, Appliances & Parts (HS 901850) totaled $107.6M in August 2026.
Importers of Other Ophthalmic Instruments, Appliances & Parts paid $4.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.37% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataOphthalmic instruments not elsewhere specified — including diagnostic, surgical, and measurement devices used in eye care — are regulated as medical devices by the FDA under 21 CFR, requiring registration and premarket clearance or approval before US entry. The entire heading consolidates under a single 10-digit tariff line (9018500000), so classification disputes typically hinge on whether a device is truly ophthalmic or falls under a more specific heading elsewhere in Chapter 90. Germany leads US supply, with Mexico and Switzerland also significant sources, reflecting the concentration of precision optical manufacturing in those markets.
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2.0K import shipments a month
Classification turns on whether the instrument is described by a more specific heading elsewhere in Chapter 90 (e.g., lasers under 9013, or spectacles under 9004). Only devices not captured by those more specific provisions fall into 901850 as a residual 'NESOI' heading. Consulting a licensed customs broker and reviewing CBP binding ruling precedents is advisable for borderline products.
Ophthalmic instruments are regulated as medical devices by FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). Importers must ensure the foreign manufacturer is registered with FDA, the device is listed, and any required 510(k) clearance or PMA approval is in place before the shipment arrives at the US port of entry.
Subheading 4 of 13 in heading 9018
Subheading 901850 · $107.6M of $3.2B
ImportsExports
Imports
$48.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$107.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $567.7M of Other Ophthalmic Instruments, Appliances & Parts and exported $1.3B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018500000 | Other Ophthalmic Instruments & Appliances & Parts | $47.9M | 8.37% | 73.99% | $4.0M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9018500000 | Other Ophthalmic Instruments & Appliances & Parts | $107.6M |
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.
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Exports · August 2026
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25.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.37% of imports for consumption.