{"id":1206,"date":"2022-10-25T13:35:17","date_gmt":"2022-10-25T17:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.a1worldwidelogistics.com\/shipping-company\/?p=1206"},"modified":"2025-11-25T09:59:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:59:13","slug":"exporting-medical-devices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.a1worldwidelogistics.com\/shipping-company\/exporting-medical-devices\/","title":{"rendered":"Exporting Medical Devices from the U.S."},"content":{"rendered":"

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The U.S. is known as one of the world\u2019s leading countries in terms of medical innovation. Medical advances in the last 30 years have increased life expectancy by five years and decreased heart attack fatalities by more than half. There are currently over 1.9 million jobs in the U.S medical industry, of which small businesses are the leading creator. Due to the industry\u2019s size, countries worldwide rely on the U.S. for their exported medical devices. Global reliance on medical equipment is also perfect for small companies planning to grow their business (some of the most widely exported medical devices are X-ray equipment and MRI systems). This article will explain what you will expect and how to prepare for exporting to other countries from the U.S.<\/p>\n

Before shipping, it is essential to understand the regulations for transporting medical equipment outside the U.S. For example, any medical device a company wants to export must have prior Food and Drug Administration FDA approval. The FDA regulates the sale and safety of any medical device sold in the U.S. If the FDA has cleared a device, it can be sold and exported anywhere in the world. In the scenario of non-clearance in the U.S, devices must follow export provisions of the FD&C Act.<\/p>\n

It is also crucial to know the policies that the country of destination follows. Contact a customs broker<\/a> for information on the guidelines and required documents. Once meeting the policies, the shipper must find carriers to take the shipment to a port and export it internationally. The means of conveyance that the devices are transported can include planes, vessels<\/a>, and trucks for countries connected by land<\/a>. Different countries may also have specific tariffs that shippers must pay for imported medical devices.<\/p>\n

The Documents Needed<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When exporting, the shipper must have the correct paperwork available to prevent issues in the shipping process. This list is a summary; however, the documents may depend on the type of medical device. For more information, contact a freight forwarder<\/a>. The documents can include the following:<\/p>\n