UNSPSC 42261502: Autopsy dissection forceps for general use

In this classification, this commodity that is a product used as a dissection forcep in association with autopsy procedures in a medical setting. Most nations, for tariff and trade purposes, schedule these products under HS 901890.

UNSPSC 42261502 Autopsy dissection forceps for general use (Commodity) shows minimal recent state and local procurement activity aligned with its nominal scope. The code's abstract name refers to specialized surgical instruments for mortuary and medical examiner use, yet the four most recent opportunities posted under it—ranging from July 2026 back to January 2026—involve mortality services contractor staffing, educational instructional resources, disaster emergency response equipment and personnel, and walk-in freezer replacement. None of these solicitations directly procure autopsy dissection forceps or related surgical instruments. The mismatch suggests either miscoding at the source level or that state and local buyers rarely tag forensic instrument procurement with this code in practice.

The four opportunities span three states: Texas (two solicitations from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and Klein Independent School District in Harris County), Florida (two from Collier County and Escambia County). No pattern of repeat buyers or concentrations emerges. Given the absence of recent opportunities actually seeking autopsy dissection forceps, suppliers in this category should verify whether state and local procurement offices use alternative codes for forensic and mortuary surgical instruments, or whether demand through state and local channels is simply inactive at present.