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.
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 sharps are not contaminated or are from non-clinical use
Clean or non-clinical sharps may fall under other residual waste categories.
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 sharps are contaminated and from veterinary procedures; clean sharps are excluded
• Declare as clinical waste and provide proof of veterinary origin
• Verify CBSA regulations for importing biohazardous waste
Related Products under Tariff item 3825.30.20
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.
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).