UNSPSC 42201841: Medical diagnostic x ray papers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a paper used in a diagnostic medical x ray procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 902214.

UNSPSC 42201841 Medical diagnostic x ray papers is a Commodity code that describes diagnostic imaging equipment and related technologies, though recent state and local activity shows the code is being applied to a broader range of X-ray and radiographic inspection systems beyond traditional medical diagnostic paper. State and local governments are procuring non-radiographic X-ray simulators for educational programs, specialized X-ray inspection systems for security and compliance applications, maintenance and repair services for proprietary X-ray equipment, and associated imaging software and hardware. Soliciting bodies include community colleges (particularly Colorado Northwestern Community College), county aviation departments (Broward County Aviation Department), school boards (Polk County Schools in Florida), state corrections departments (Illinois Department of Corrections), and technical colleges (Georgia Northwestern Technical College, Texas A&M University System). The Illinois Department of Corrections has emerged as a repeat buyer, procuring annual maintenance agreements for existing body-scanning systems. Community colleges show sustained demand for educational X-ray simulators to support growing radiologic technology and allied health programs.

Recent activity concentrates in Florida, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, and Texas. Colorado Northwestern Community College issued multiple documented quotes (April 2026) for a single non-radiographic X-ray simulator unit budgeted at $35,000, with quotes due April 16, 2026 and mandatory installation by May 30, 2026, to support a radiologic technology program expanding from 8 to 14 students. Broward County Aviation Department posted an RFI (June 25, 2026, due July 28, 2026) to determine whether maintenance services for Rapiscan 600, 900, VOTI XR3D, and Gemini X-ray inspection systems are available from sources other than Rapiscan or whether alternate systems meet departmental needs—a notice of intent to procure as sole source or sole brand for proprietary systems. The School Board of Polk County, Florida issued an RFP (posted March 6, 2026, due March 9, 2026) for provision, delivery, installation, calibration, training, and warranty support of a VMI Spectrum 6040 C X-ray inspection system or approved equivalent. The Illinois Department of Corrections posted an IFB (January 21, 2026, due February 11, 2026) for a one-year comprehensive service and maintenance agreement covering six LineV Clearpass Full Body Scanning Systems across six correctional facilities, including 48-hour response for routine repairs and 24-hour response for emergency service. Service Disabled Veteran-owned Small Businesses receive a 5 percent preference under Colorado procurements, and prevailing wage requirements apply to Illinois Department of Corrections contracts.