High-value medical, analytical, optical, and precision-measurement instruments. Parts of semiconductor-manufacturing equipment fall here too, making it a barometer of technology-intensive trade.
Top subcategories (HS4)
The largest 4-digit subcategories within this chapter by total trade — the more specific goods (e.g., integrated circuits, cars, crude oil).
| Subcategory (HS4) | Total trade | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9018 Medical, Surgical, Dental Or Vet Inst, No Elec, Pt | $81B | $37B | $44B |
| 9021 Orthopedic Appl; Artif Body Pts; Hear Aid; Pts Etc | $32.8B | $13.6B | $19.2B |
| 9027 Inst Etc For Physical Etc Anal Etc; Microtome; Pts | $18.1B | $10.4B | $7.7B |
| 9031 Machines, Nesoi In Chapter 90; Profile Project, Pt | $15.4B | $8.2B | $7.1B |
| 9030 Oscilloscopes, Spectrum Analyzers Etc, Parts Etc | $10.3B | $5.9B | $4.5B |
| 9022 X-Rays,Alpha,Beta,Gamma Etc; Parts And Accessories | $8.6B | $3.9B | $4.7B |
| 9026 Inst Etc Measure Or Check Flow, Level Etc, Pts Etc | $8.5B | $4.4B | $4.1B |
| 9019 Mech-Ther, Massage, Psych Test, Ozone App Etc, Pts | $8B | $1.6B | $6.5B |
Top partner countries
Top partners by total trade (exports plus imports) for this commodity (HS chapter).
| Partner | Total trade | Exports | Imports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $34.7B | $10.6B | $24B |
| Germany | $19.8B | $6.5B | $13.3B |
| China | $19.7B | $9.9B | $9.8B |
| Canada | $15.8B | $11B | $4.8B |
| Japan | $14.1B | $7.2B | $7B |
| Netherlands | $13.3B | $12.1B | $1.2B |
| Ireland | $11.5B | $1.7B | $9.8B |
| Singapore | $8.4B | $3.5B | $4.9B |
| Costa Rica | $8.2B | $1.2B | $7B |
| United Kingdom | $6.3B | $2.9B | $3.4B |
Sources (primary)
Figures are based on U.S. Census Bureau international trade statistics (goods trade, full-year totals). This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.