Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Syringes (With or Without Needles), Parts & Accessories (HS 901831) totaled $146.0M in August 2026, imported from 48 countries.
Importers of Syringes (With or Without Needles), Parts & Accessories paid $13.7M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.37% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHypodermic syringes and other medical syringes — with or without attached needles — are classified across three 10-digit lines (9018310040, 9018310080, and 9018310090 for parts), with the hypodermic line being the highest-volume segment given its role in vaccine administration, insulin delivery, and hospital medication management. Mexico is the dominant US supplier, a position reinforced by the proximity of large-scale medical device manufacturing clusters in Baja California and Monterrey. Syringes are regulated as Class II medical devices by FDA CDRH, and all imported units must originate from FDA-registered foreign establishments; safety-engineered (retractable or shielded) designs may carry additional labeling requirements under OSHA's Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act. Importers should also note that syringe supply chains attracted significant scrutiny during pandemic-era demand surges, making lead-time and inventory diversification an ongoing procurement concern.
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2.7K import shipments a month
Complete syringes (with or without needles) classify under 9018310040 (hypodermic) or 9018310080 (other syringes), while dedicated parts — such as plungers, barrels, or tip caps imported separately — fall under 9018310090. Importers of bulk components should confirm that the parts line applies rather than a plastics or rubber chapter provision, as the classification depends on whether the component is identifiable as solely or principally used with syringes.
Foreign establishments that manufacture syringes for US import must be registered with FDA and list their devices in the FDA device database. Syringes from unregistered establishments are subject to refusal of admission at the port of entry. Importers should verify establishment registration status before placing orders, particularly when sourcing from new suppliers. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel for admissibility guidance.
Subheading 4 of 13 in heading 9018
Subheading 901831 · $146.0M of $3.6B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018310090 | Pts for Syrings, With or Without Their Needles | $107.8M | 8.68% | 76.25% | $9.4M |
| 9018310080 | Syringes, With or Without Their Needles, NESOI | $19.9M | 12.88% | 64.04% | $2.6M |
| 9018310040 | Hypodermic Syringes, With or Without Their Needles | $18.3M | 9.64% | 49.14% | $1.8M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9018310080 | Syringes, With or Without Their Needles, NESOI | $39.8M |
| 9018310090 | Pts for Syrings, With or Without Their Needles | $36.8M |
| 9018310040 | Hypodermic Syringes, With or Without Their Needles | $17.8M |
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
origin
Israel pays 12.5% duty; Mexico 0.7%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
28.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.37% of imports for consumption.
ImportsExports
Imports
$146.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$94.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.6B of Syringes (With or Without Needles), Parts & Accessories and exported $1.2B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.