Infected Dialysis Waste from Japan
Infected dialysis waste includes tubing, filters, and bags contaminated with blood and dialysate from hemodialysis treatments. This waste is clinical waste under chapter note 6(a) due to its origin in medical procedures and contamination with pathogens, classifying it under tariff item 3825.30.10 as soiled articles from medical treatment.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Decontaminate the waste using approved methods (e.g
• autoclaving) and document the process for CBSA
• Use rigid, leak-proof containers with biohazard labels
• Obtain a permit under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act if the waste is considered hazardous