UNSPSC 42151803: Dental amalgam capsules

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that contains in a capsule containing amalgam used to fill caries in a dental setting. US FDA regulates Dental amalgam capsules under 21 CFR 872.3110 and under FDA product code DZS. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901839.

UNSPSC 42151803 Dental amalgam capsules is a Commodity code that in practice encompasses a broader range of dental consumables, equipment, and supplies than its narrow name suggests. State and local buyers—primarily higher education institutions, health and human services agencies, and supported living centers—are using this code to solicit dental equipment (including advanced imaging scanners), repair services, and consumables such as resins and specialty dental materials. The actual procurement activity shows demand for both high-value diagnostic imaging equipment and ongoing consumable supplies to support clinical dental programs and on-site dental offices.

Recent activity spans Florida and Texas. Valencia College's School of Allied Health, Dental Hygiene Department posted a sole source procurement (SS202620, due November 27, 2025) for four iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc., valued at $143,196.00, reflecting institutional investment in digital intraoral scanning technology for clinical training. Texas A&M University, Division of Finance Procurement Services, issued an ITB (TAMHSC-26-0648, due September 3, 2026) establishing a master order pool of vendors for dental and medical equipment and supplies on an on-demand basis. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission posted a blanket purchase order (HHS0017846, due August 19, 2026) for dental supplies, equipment repair, and consumables—including Sprintray resin products—to support the on-campus dental office at Mexia State Supported Living Center. The code does not show recent activity outside higher education and state health agencies.