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HSChapter 90
U.S. imports of ultraviolet or infrared ray medical apparatus, parts & accessories (HS 901820) totaled $12.9M in April 2026, traded with 35 countries.
Importers of Ultraviolet or Infrared Ray Medical Apparatus, Parts & Accessories paid $1.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $11.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMedical UV and infrared ray apparatus — used in phototherapy, wound healing, and physiotherapy applications — are split across three 10-digit lines: a general provision (9018200000), a therapeutic-specific line (9018200040), and a residual line for non-therapeutic apparatus and parts (9018200080). Mexico is the leading US import source for this heading, followed by Italy and Slovenia, a supplier mix that reflects both nearshore medical device assembly and European specialty phototherapy manufacturing. The therapeutic versus non-therapeutic distinction is commercially significant: therapeutic UV devices (such as narrowband UVB phototherapy units) are regulated as prescription medical devices by FDA CDRH, while certain infrared lamps used in non-clinical settings may face a different regulatory pathway. Importers should confirm the intended use and FDA device classification before entry.
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The therapeutic line (9018200040) covers devices specifically designed and labeled for medical treatment purposes, such as narrowband UVB units for psoriasis or dermatological phototherapy. General-purpose UV or infrared devices not intended for therapeutic use — including industrial or cosmetic applications — would fall under the residual line (9018200080) or potentially outside Chapter 90 entirely. The device's intended use, labeling, and FDA regulatory status are the primary classification determinants.
Yes. Therapeutic UV apparatus intended for clinical use are regulated as medical devices by FDA CDRH and typically require 510(k) clearance. At the port of entry, CBP may request the FDA establishment registration number and device listing. Devices without appropriate clearance are subject to detention. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel to confirm admissibility requirements before shipment.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018200080 | ULTRAVIOLET/INFRARED RAY APPARATUS,& PARTS, NESOI | $10.5M | 10.06% | $925K |
| 9018200040 | THERAPEUTIC ULTRAVIOLET OR INFRARED RAY APPARATUS | $2.4M | 10.95% | $259K |
ULTRAVIOLET/INFRARED RAY APPARATUS,& PARTS, NESOI
THERAPEUTIC ULTRAVIOLET OR INFRARED RAY APPARATUS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9018200000 | ULTRAVIOLET OR INFRARED RAY APPARATUS, & PTS & ACC | $8.8M |
ULTRAVIOLET OR INFRARED RAY APPARATUS, & PTS & ACC
160.5K no
INSTR & APPL F MEDICAL SURGICAL DENTAL VET, NESOI
HS 901890
MED NEEDLES. NESOI, CATHERERS ETC AND PARTS ETC
HS 901839
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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $2.8M | $2.7M | -$102K |
| California | $2.8M | $2.2M | -$621K |
| Colorado | $1.6M | $1.3M | -$313K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| YSLETA, TX | $1.4M | $1.2M | -$214K |
| DENVER, CO | $1.6M | $883K | -$687K |
| CHICAGO, IL | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |