UNSPSC 42203708: Medical x ray film processing fixers

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used to dissolve out unexposed silver halide crystals from the x ray film processing procedure in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42203708 Medical x ray film processing fixers is a Commodity code that captures specialized medical imaging equipment and consumables, though recent state and local procurement activity under this code shows little alignment with the nominal scope. The two recent opportunities posted show Valencia College's School of Allied Health pursuing a sole source acquisition of 4 iTero Lumina intraoral scanners for dental and orthodontic applications (a digital 3D imaging device unrelated to x-ray film processing), and the Washington State Department of Transportation soliciting occupational medical surveillance services that include baseline and periodic physician-administered examinations for ferry workers. Neither opportunity involves x-ray film processing fixers or related consumables. The issuing bodies span a higher-education institution and a state transportation department, representing different procurement footprints and use cases.

Activity under this code appears limited to these two postings in the recent snapshot. Valencia College conducted a sole source procurement under Florida Administrative Code with a certification posted on October 19, 2026, and a response deadline of November 27, 2025; the WSDOT Washington State Ferries RFP (RFP20260825) posted on August 25, 2026, with proposals due October 9, 2026, a pre-bid conference on August 31, 2026, and anticipated award by November 30, 2026. Geographic activity spans Florida and Washington State. The mismatch between the code's nominal scope and the recent opportunities suggests either tagging drift in the jurisdiction's procurement system or a code that receives minimal activity under its intended definition. Firms pursuing business under this code should verify the actual commodity mix with individual issuing bodies, as the formal code definition may not reflect what these jurisdictions are actually buying.