Veterinary Clinical Sharps from China
Veterinary clinical sharps are needles and syringes used in animal treatments, contaminated with veterinary pharmaceuticals and biological matter. They are clinical waste under Chapter Note 6(a) because they arise from veterinary procedures and require special disposal.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Pack veterinary sharps in puncture-proof containers and label them as biohazardous waste for CBSA compliance
• Obtain a permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada for importing clinical waste, as sharps may contain pharmaceuticals
• Document the waste's origin and disposal method for customs