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U.S. imports of dental drill engines (SITC 87211) totaled $5.6M in April 2026, traded with 25 countries.
Importers of Dental Drill Engines paid $551K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $5.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Dental Drill Engines imports of $5.6M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDental drill engines — whether air-driven turbine handpieces, electric micromotor systems, or ultrasonic scalers — are the core power-delivery instruments of modern dental operatories, and their importation is subject to FDA review as Class II medical devices under 510(k) clearance requirements. Units combined on a single base with suction, lighting, or other dental equipment are still classified here provided the drill engine is the essential component. Importers should verify that each model has an active FDA 510(k) clearance or equivalent premarket authorization before entry, as unapproved dental devices are subject to detention and refusal.
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Dental drill engines are regulated as medical devices by FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH). Most require 510(k) premarket notification clearance demonstrating substantial equivalence to a predicate device. Importers must ensure the device is listed in FDA's device database and that the foreign manufacturer is registered with FDA prior to importation.
When the drill engine is combined on a single base with other dental equipment, the combined unit classifies here if the drill engine imparts the essential character. However, fully integrated dental chairs with built-in instrumentation may be classified differently depending on the dominant component; a binding ruling is advisable for complex multi-function units.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWITZERLAND | $1.6M | $15K | -$1.6M |
| GERMANY | $1.0M | $40K | -$1.0M |
| JAPAN | $920K | $38K | -$881K |
| PORTUGAL | $817K | -- | -$817K |
| CANADA | $64K | $475K | +$411K |
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