UNSPSC 42231902: Breast shells or shields

In this classification, this commodity indicates a product used as a breast shell or shield in a medical setting. US FDA regulates Breast shells or shields under 21 CFR 880.5630 and under FDA product code HFS. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 392690.

UNSPSC 42231902 Breast shells or shields is a Commodity code covering breast pumps, pump accessories, and related supplies and services that state and local governments procure primarily to support women's health programs, particularly Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) initiatives. State agencies and health departments use this code to establish supply contracts for breast pump distribution to eligible program participants, encompassing electric pumps (both multi-user and single-user models), manual pumps, collection kits, flanges, replacement parts, and technical support. Recent solicitations show that issuing bodies are predominantly state health departments and health-related agencies managing WIC programs, with secondary participation from state health and human services commissions handling broader medical supply procurement for supported living centers and clinical operations.

Recent activity concentrates in Texas and Georgia, with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) running multiple breast pump contracts for its WIC program—most recently an IFB for Medela Pro pumps (due February 24, 2026) and a broader IFB for multi-user electric pumps, single-user electric pumps, manual pumps, and accessories (original bid date April 27, 2020, with HSP due May 15, 2020). The Georgia Department of Public Health issued an eRFP for breast pumps, accessories, supplies, and services to serve 246,278 WIC participants across 159 counties (due March 18, 2026, later cancelled April 20, 2026 for redevelopment). Both procurements emphasize product specifications including adjustable cycling rates, FDA clearance, multilingual instructional materials, warranty periods, and customer support. Texas procurements include mandatory HUB subcontracting plans with 21.1 percent utilization targets for certified minority and women-owned businesses. Historical volume data from Texas WIC shows substantial annual orders—12,425 single-user electric pumps, 12,280 manual pumps, and 10,300 milk collection kits in fiscal year 2019—though agencies reserve the right to adjust quantities and make no volume guarantees.