SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of x-ray apparatus (medical, surgical, dental & veterinary) (SITC 77421) totaled $171.7M in April 2026, traded with 41 countries.
Importers of X-Ray Apparatus (Medical, Surgical, Dental & Veterinary) paid $15.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.8% on $161.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataX-ray apparatus—spanning diagnostic radiography systems, fluoroscopy units, and radiotherapy equipment—sits at the intersection of medical device regulation and trade classification. FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) requires premarket clearance or approval for medical-use equipment, and radiation-emitting products must comply with performance standards under the Electronic Product Radiation Control provisions. Industrial and security-screening variants of X-ray apparatus fall under the same SITC heading but face different regulatory pathways than clinical units, making end-use documentation critical at entry. Importers should confirm whether equipment qualifies as a Class II or Class III medical device before shipment.
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Yes. Medical X-ray apparatus intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use must have FDA premarket clearance (510(k)) or approval (PMA) and comply with radiation performance standards. Equipment must be accompanied by appropriate FDA declarations at entry; non-compliant shipments may be detained or refused.
Classification hinges on the declared end use and design specifications. Medical units are typically designed to meet IEC or FDA performance standards for patient exposure, while industrial units (e.g., security scanners, NDT equipment) are built to different specifications. Importers should document intended use clearly on commercial invoices and entry paperwork to avoid misclassification and potential regulatory holds.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $70.5M | $8.8M | -$61.7M |
| NETHERLANDS | $37.5M | $4.7M | -$32.8M |
| MEXICO | $6.4M | $29.7M | +$23.3M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $8.0M | $5.0M | -$3.0M |
| JAPAN | $8.0M | $3.7M | -$4.3M |
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