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HSChapter 90
U.S. imports of ultraviolet or infrared ray medical apparatus, parts & accessories (HS 901820) totaled $13.6M in July 2026, traded with 39 countries.
Importers of Ultraviolet or Infrared Ray Medical Apparatus, Parts & Accessories paid $1.2M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $11.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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446 shipments/mo
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.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9018200080 | Ultraviolet/Infrared Ray Apparatus,& Parts, NESOI | $10.2M | 8.23% | 77.35% | $839K |
| 9018200040 | Therapeutic Ultraviolet or Infrared Ray Apparatus | $3.5M | 10.48% | 93.42% | $362K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9018200000 | Ultraviolet or Infrared Ray Apparatus, & Pts & Acc | $10.5M |
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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ImportsExports
Imports
$13.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$10.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Italy and Mexico together supply 45% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
18.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 8.80%.