Contaminated Latex Exam Gloves
Disposable latex or nitrile gloves used in patient examinations, soiled with bodily fluids and potentially contaminated with pathogens. They are classified as clinical waste from medical procedures, requiring special disposal due to potential biohazard exposure.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
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 gloves are not contaminated or are clean
Clean gloves are not clinical waste and may fall under other waste or residual products.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure gloves are visibly contaminated and not clean; clean gloves fall under other headings
• Declare as clinical waste under note 6(a) and provide documentation of medical origin
• Check with CBSA for any import permits required for biohazardous materials
Related Products under Tariff item 3825.30.20
Soiled Surgical Dressings
Bandages, gauze, and similar dressings saturated with blood, pus, or exudates from wound care or surgical procedures. These are contaminated clinical waste requiring special disposal, as defined in chapter note 6(a).
Veterinary Clinical Sharps
Needles and syringes used in veterinary treatments, contaminated with animal blood, pharmaceuticals, or biological matter. These are clinical waste from veterinary procedures, as specified in chapter note 6(a), requiring special disposal.