UNSPSC 42183078: Ophthalmic refractometers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a refractometer of the present invention increases the accuracy of measuring vision parameters while simplifying refractometer design in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901811.

UNSPSC 42183078 Ophthalmic refractometers is a Commodity code that shows minimal alignment between its nominal scope and recent state and local procurement activity. The three most recent opportunities posted under this code—a precision high-voltage test equipment module for utility measurement, a replacement spectrophotometer for wastewater testing, and a cooperative law enforcement equipment vehicle—bear no relation to ophthalmic refractometers or eye-care equipment. State and local procurement databases appear to have tagged these opportunities with the code incorrectly or as a residual classification error, suggesting the code sees little active relevant procurement in the state and local market.

The mismatch between the code's stated product and actual recent solicitations indicates minimal decision relevance for vendors in ophthalmic equipment sales. Kissimmee Utility Authority (Florida) posted an IFB for an OMICRON CP TD12 high-voltage test module under this code; the City of Tampa posted an RFQ for a Heck DR4900 spectrophotometer replacement; and Sourcewell, on behalf of multiple Washington counties and other participating jurisdictions nationwide, posted an RFP for law enforcement equipment through cooperative purchasing. Without recent opportunities that genuinely reflect demand for ophthalmic refractometers at the state and local level, the code offers no actionable market signal for business development in that sector.