UNSPSC 42182419: Hearing control apparatus

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an alarm device designed to provide a sound block for use in one ear while testing the acuity of the hearing in the other ear in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42182419 Hearing control apparatus (Commodity) represents integrated audio-visual systems and hearing-assistance equipment that state and local governments procure for municipal and educational facilities. Recent solicitations show the code capturing hearing-assist devices, microphone systems, amplification equipment, and related control apparatus bundled within larger AV installations for council chambers, courtrooms, classrooms, and conference rooms. The work involves design, installation, programming, technical support, and multi-year service agreements. Issuing bodies include municipal governments (cities), community colleges, and school districts, with procurement typically requiring demonstrated experience in government settings, ADA compliance expertise, and capacity for ongoing maintenance and repair across multiple locations or room configurations.

Two recent representative opportunities illustrate current market activity. The City of St. Marys, Georgia issued an RFP (due July 17, 2026) for audio-visual services for a new joint City Council Chamber and Municipal Court room, specifying 12 microphones, hearing-assist devices for visually and hearing-impaired attendees, closed captioning, and five-year equipment refresh cycles, with strong weighting toward local government experience and technical expertise. Valencia College District Board of Trustees in Florida issued RFP 2026-26 (due April 30, 2026) for classroom and conference room technology services college-wide across nine campuses and approximately 900 rooms, with annual spending historically averaging $1.6 million, requiring turnkey integration with preferred equipment from vendors including JBL and Crown, and mandating same-day response for high-priority technical issues and dedicated full-time certified programming staff. Both opportunities span the Southeast, with municipal and higher-education buyers driving demand for integrated hearing-control and audio-visual systems on multi-year contracts.