UNSPSC 42201825: Medical x ray apparatus tube inserts

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as an insert for the apparatus tubes of a medical x ray machine in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902214.

UNSPSC 42201825 Medical x ray apparatus tube inserts (Commodity) covers diagnostic and surgical imaging equipment—including ultrasound systems, fluoroscopic C-arm units, and preclinical irradiation platforms—procured by state and local education and healthcare institutions. Recent state and local solicitations under this code reveal that purchasing bodies are acquiring complete imaging systems and associated installation and service rather than component-level tube inserts alone, suggesting a mismatch between the nominal code description and actual procurement activity. Issuing bodies include public universities (Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center), community colleges (Valencia College), a state transit authority (Washington State Ferries through the Washington State Department of Transportation), and a county aviation department (Broward County). Most activity centers on sole-source or sole-brand procurements for proprietary equipment from original manufacturers or authorized distributors, reflecting the specialized and regulated nature of medical imaging technology.

Geographic concentration is evident in Florida and the Southwest, with recent opportunities in Florida (Valencia College ultrasound and dental scanner procurements totaling approximately $239,000 combined), Texas (Texas Tech Health Sciences Center radiobiology and preclinical imaging system IFB 739-SL3825170, due September 11, 2026), Arizona (Maricopa County radiologic equipment and installation IFB 362910, due October 22, 2026), and Georgia (Georgia Institute of Technology radiology suite RFQ PE50300RFQ2027000000343, due September 25, 2026). The University of Wisconsin-Madison solicited a Mobile Fluoroscopic C-Arm X-ray Imaging System (RFB 2026-UWMSN-01327, due August 17, 2026), and Broward County Aviation Department issued an RFI (BLD2132311F1, due July 28, 2026) regarding maintenance services for Rapiscan X-ray inspection systems. Texas Tech's IFB specifies a HUB Subcontracting Plan requirement and Form 1295 filing consideration if contract value exceeds $1 million, with evaluation weighted toward cost (40 percent) and capability (60 percent). Most recent procurements closed in August and September 2026; Valencia College's sole-source acquisitions show due dates in November 2025, indicating posting delays or administrative timing.