UNSPSC 42183017: Ophthalmic speculas

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product that is a tool designed to inspect the eyes in humans. US FDA regulates Ophthalmic speculas under 21 CFR 886.4350 and under FDA product code HNC. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901850.

UNSPSC 42183017 Ophthalmic speculas is a Commodity code with minimal recent relevant state and local procurement activity. The code nominally encompasses eye examination instruments and related optical equipment, but the three most recent opportunities tagged to this code show no connection to ophthalmic speculas or eye care supplies. The City of Tampa posted an RFQ for a Heck DR4900 Spectrophotometer (a water-quality analysis instrument used at its McKay Bay Waste to Energy facility); Sourcewell issued an RFP for law enforcement equipment on behalf of multiple Washington and Minnesota counties; and Klein Independent School District in Texas sought Career Technical Education and Advanced Academics instructional resources. None of these solicitations involve ophthalmic instruments.

State and local procurement offices appear to tag this code infrequently or inaccurately. Without recent opportunities that actually solicit ophthalmic speculas or related eye examination products, the code signals low current demand or miscategorization in state and local procurement systems. Business development professionals monitoring this code should verify whether opportunities tagged under 42183017 match the actual scope before committing pursuit resources.