Sterilization Chamber Ethylene Oxide Residue Mixture
Contaminated absorbent materials and rinse solutions from medical device sterilization chambers containing oxirane residues. These goods fall under tariff item 3824.81.00 because subheading note 3 to Chapter 38 covers mixtures and preparations containing oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the materials are classified as clinical waste or other waste from chemical industries
Clinical waste and other chemical wastes fall under heading 38.25.
If the oxirane content is below the threshold specified in subheading note 3
Mixtures not containing the listed substances fall under the residual subheading for chemical products and preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a detailed description of the sterilization process and the absorbent materials used to support classification under this item
• Check if the materials qualify as clinical waste, which may fall under heading 38.25 instead
• Ensure proper disposal documentation is available for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 3824.81.00
Ethylene Oxide Contaminated Industrial Solvent Mixture
A waste solvent blend from chemical manufacturing that contains oxirane (ethylene oxide) as a residual contaminant above threshold levels. This mixture falls under tariff item 3824.81.00 because subheading note 3 to Chapter 38 specifically covers mixtures and preparations containing oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Ethylene Oxide Spiked Paint Stripper Preparation
A chemical paint stripping mixture contaminated during production with oxirane (ethylene oxide) from facility cross-contamination. This preparation falls under tariff item 3824.81.00 because subheading note 3 to Chapter 38 covers mixtures and preparations containing oxirane (ethylene oxide), regardless of whether the contamination is intentional.
Gas Sterilization Process Oxirane Contaminated Sludge
A sludge byproduct from ethylene oxide gas sterilization systems in pharmaceutical plants, containing dissolved oxirane. This hazardous mixture falls under tariff item 3824.81.00 because subheading note 3 to Chapter 38 covers mixtures and preparations containing oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Industrial Adhesive Waste with Ethylene Oxide Additive
Spent adhesive formulations from manufacturing containing oxirane (ethylene oxide) as a polymerizing agent residue. This waste mixture falls under tariff item 3824.81.00 because subheading note 3 to Chapter 38 covers mixtures and preparations containing oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Medical Gas Cylinder Ethylene Oxide Residue Solution
A rinse solution from cleaning ethylene oxide medical gas cylinders, retaining hazardous oxirane concentrations. This solution falls under tariff item 3824.81.00 because subheading note 3 to Chapter 38 covers mixtures and preparations containing oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Oxirane-Laden Chemical Cleaning Preparation Waste
A residual preparation from industrial cleaning operations contaminated with oxirane (ethylene oxide) from sterilization processes. This preparation falls under tariff item 3824.81.00 because subheading note 3 to Chapter 38 covers mixtures and preparations containing oxirane (ethylene oxide).