Contaminated Latex Exam Gloves from Mexico
Contaminated latex exam gloves are disposable nitrile or latex gloves used in patient examinations, soiled with bodily fluids and pharmaceuticals. They are hazardous due to potential pathogen contamination and qualify as clinical waste under Chapter Note 6(a) from medical procedures.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure gloves are contained in leak-proof bags and labeled as biohazardous waste to meet CBSA requirements
• Obtain a permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada for importing clinical waste, as gloves may contain pharmaceuticals
• Document the waste's source and disposal method for customs inspection