Blood Bag Waste from United States
Blood bag waste comprises empty plastic bags from blood transfusions or collections, containing residual blood and anticoagulants. This material is clinical waste from medical procedures, contaminated with pathogens and pharmaceutical substances, and is classified under tariff item 3825.30.10 as soiled articles from medical treatment.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure blood bags are drained and treated with a disinfectant before shipment, and document the treatment process for CBSA
• Provide a certificate from the exporting facility confirming the waste is not infectious
• Comply with Canadian Environmental Protection Act regulations for biomedical waste transport