Irradiated Whole Human Blood for Immunocompromised Patients from Germany
Irradiated whole human blood is treated with gamma radiation to prevent graft-versus-host disease in immunocompromised patients. The irradiation process does not alter the fundamental nature of the blood. It remains classifiable under tariff item 3002.90.00 as therapeutic whole human blood.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Provide documentation of the irradiation dose and process to the CBSA
• Ensure the blood is sourced from an approved facility
• Obtain a Health Canada import permit for human blood products