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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of medical, dental, surgical & veterinary furniture and parts (SITC 87240) totaled $104.5M in July 2026, traded with 62 countries.
Importers of Medical, Dental, Surgical & Veterinary Furniture and Parts paid $5.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $52.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Basic heading 88 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 87240 · $104.5M of $44.8B
Operating tables, examination tables, mechanical hospital beds, and dental chairs — along with their parts — constitute a capital-equipment category procured primarily by hospitals, outpatient clinics, dental practices, and veterinary facilities. Classification of parts and accessories is a recurring issue: components that are identifiable as solely or principally used with a specific type of furniture are generally classified with the parent item, while generic hardware may fall under separate headings. Dental chairs with integrated delivery units (handpiece connections, suction, lighting) can raise questions about whether the assembly is furniture or a dental instrument system, requiring a principal-use analysis. FDA oversight applies to items marketed as medical devices, though most furniture in this heading is regulated as general-purpose equipment rather than as a device.
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9.6K shipments/mo
Parts that are identifiable as solely or principally used with operating tables, hospital beds, or dental chairs are generally classified within this heading rather than as generic parts. However, parts that are common to multiple product categories — standard fasteners, generic motors, or commodity upholstery — may be classified under their own material or component headings. A principal-use determination, supported by technical documentation, is the standard approach when classification is ambiguous.
When a dental chair is sold as an integrated unit with a built-in delivery system (handpiece connections, air/water syringe, suction, and cuspidor), the classification turns on which component imparts the essential character. US Customs and Border Protection has generally classified such integrated assemblies as dental chairs (furniture) when the seating and patient-positioning function is primary, but importers should obtain a binding ruling for high-value shipments to avoid reclassification risk.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 52% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$104.5MYoY · Pro
Exports
$69.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.