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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of artificial teeth and dental fittings (SITC 89965) totaled $31.3M in April 2026, traded with 40 countries.
Importers of Artificial Teeth and Dental Fittings paid $2.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $26.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPorcelain and acrylic denture teeth, dental bridges, crowns, and other prosthetic dental fittings are regulated by FDA as medical devices, with classification depending on whether the article is a prefabricated component or a custom-fabricated prosthetic. The global dental laboratory outsourcing trade—particularly for crowns and bridges fabricated abroad to US dentist specifications—has grown substantially, raising questions about whether such articles enter as devices or as custom-made articles. Importers and dental laboratories should confirm FDA registration status of the foreign manufacturer and ensure that any custom prosthetics meet applicable device standards.
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FDA distinguishes between prefabricated dental devices (subject to standard device registration and clearance requirements) and custom-fabricated dental prosthetics made to an individual patient's prescription. Custom devices may qualify for an exemption from premarket notification requirements, but the foreign dental laboratory must still be registered with FDA and comply with applicable quality system regulations. Importers should document the custom nature of the order and the prescribing dentist's information to support this classification.
Imported artificial teeth are most commonly fabricated from acrylic resin (PMMA) or porcelain, with newer composite and zirconia materials growing in use. Material composition does not change the SITC heading classification, but it can affect HTS subheading allocation and may be relevant to FDA device standards, since different materials are subject to different biocompatibility and performance requirements.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $4.4M | $4.3M | -$79K |
| CANADA | $877K | $5.4M | +$4.6M |
| SPAIN | $3.5M | $1.8M | -$1.7M |
| CHINA | $2.1M | $2.7M | +$618K |
| JAPAN | $636K | $4.0M | +$3.4M |
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