Blood Bag Waste from Mexico
Blood bag waste consists of empty plastic bags from blood transfusions or collections that contain residual blood and anticoagulants. This waste arises from medical procedures and contains biological materials, qualifying as clinical waste under Chapter Note 6(a) due to pathogen contamination.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure blood bags are drained and treated with a disinfectant before import to reduce biohazard risk, and pack them in leak-proof containers
• Obtain a permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada for transporting biomedical waste across the border
• Clearly label the shipment as clinical waste and provide documentation of the waste's origin for CBSA