Contaminated Latex Exam Gloves from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
15.5%
Import Tips
• 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