UNSPSC 42152002: Dental x-ray bite blocks or wings or tabs

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that wither in block, wing or tab form provides an impression of a dental bite. US FDA regulates Dental bite blocks or wings or tabs under 21 CFR 876.15 and under FDA product code MNK. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901839.

UNSPSC 42152002 Dental x-ray bite blocks or wings or tabs is a Commodity code that covers specialized dental and medical imaging equipment and related maintenance services, though recent state and local solicitations show activity dominated by panoramic x-ray systems, intraoral scanners, and preventative maintenance for radiation-generating equipment rather than bite blocks themselves. State and local governments soliciting under this code include state health and human services agencies, county aviation and health departments, independent school districts, and public colleges, with repeat activity from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the State of California.

Recent solicitations span Texas, California, Florida, and Ohio. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission issued multiple bids for VATECH PAX-I panoramic x-ray systems—one IFB (HHS0017400) due June 22, 2026, for Rusk State Hospital with a historical spend baseline of $54,277.95, and a second bid (HHS0017400v2) due July 9, 2026—both specifying firm fixed-price delivery, installation, training, and post-installation support with Texas-specific set-asides and compliance certifications. The State of California issued an RFB (RFBIS26201004) for ProMax S2 Panoramic equipment due June 19, 2026, with Amendment 01 superseding original terms. Valencia College in Florida pursued a sole source procurement for four iTero Lumina Scanners from Align Technology, Inc. at $143,196.00 total. Broward County Aviation Department posted an RFI (BLD2132311F1) due July 28, 2026, to determine whether maintenance services for Rapiscan x-ray inspection systems are available from sources other than the manufacturer, characterized as highly specialized work with complex x-ray technology. Cuyahoga County, Ohio issued an RQ (#16354) due March 20, 2026, for preventative maintenance on radiation-generating equipment as a sole source procurement. The Klein Independent School District RFP (26-101) due June 5, 2026, lists dental and health sciences among 17 CTE program areas but does not isolate dental imaging equipment.