Infected Dialysis Waste from United States
Infected dialysis waste includes tubing, filters, and bags contaminated with blood and dialysate from hemodialysis treatments. This waste is clinical waste under Chapter Note 6(a) because it arises from medical procedures and contains pathogens and pharmaceuticals requiring special disposal.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
6.5%
PGA flags
No agency flag on this HTS number in the CBSA Single Window matching criteria.
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Drain and disinfect dialysis waste before import to reduce biohazard risk, and pack in leak-proof containers
• Obtain a permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada for hazardous waste import, as dialysate may contain chemicals
• Provide a detailed waste manifest for CBSA inspection