Biohazard Sharps Containers from Germany
Biohazard sharps containers are puncture-proof receptacles filled with used needles, scalpels, and broken glass from clinical settings. They are contaminated with pathogens from medical procedures and require special disposal, making them clinical waste under Chapter Note 6(a).
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
PGA flags
No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Verify that the containers meet Canadian Standards Association (CSA) standards for sharps disposal and are sealed to prevent leakage during transport
• Secure a permit from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission if any contents are radioactive, or from Environment and Climate Change Canada for hazardous waste
• Include a detailed manifest describing the waste contents for CBSA inspection