Clinical Solvent Waste Mixture
This is a mixture of organic solvents, such as acetone and ethanol, collected from hospital laboratory extractions. It is contaminated with pathogens and is considered clinical waste as defined in Note 6(a) to Chapter 38. Because it contains waste organic solvents and is not excluded by the chapter notes, it falls under tariff item 3825.49.00 as 'Other' waste organic solvents.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the solvents are not pathogen-contaminated and are solely waste organic solvents
Subheading 3825.41 covers waste organic solvents that are not clinical waste.
If the waste is classified as waste pharmaceuticals
Waste pharmaceuticals are excluded from Chapter 38 and fall under heading 30.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the waste is properly classified as clinical waste under Note 6(a) and meets the definition of waste organic solvents
• You may need a permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada for importing hazardous waste
• Declare the product accurately to the CBSA to avoid penalties
Related Products under Tariff item 3825.49.00
Contaminated Brake Fluid Waste
This is waste brake fluid, specifically DOT 3/4 glycol ether-based, from automotive service centers, contaminated with water. Note 6(c) to Chapter 38 explicitly includes waste brake fluids under heading 38.25. As it is not excluded by other notes, it is classified under tariff item 3825.49.00 as 'Other' waste organic solvents.
Contaminated Ethanol Printing Waste
This is denatured ethanol waste from flexographic printing presses, contaminated with inks and unfit for use as presented. Chapter Note 6(b) defines waste organic solvents as those not fit for further use as primary products. It is not excluded by any other note, so it falls under tariff item 3825.49.00 as 'Other' waste organic solvents.
Mixed Printing Ink Solvent Waste
This is a mixture of isopropanol and ethyl acetate waste from gravure printing cleanup, contaminated with inks. It qualifies as waste organic solvents from allied industries under Note 6(b) to Chapter 38. As it is not excluded by other notes, it is classified under tariff item 3825.49.00 as 'Other' waste organic solvents.
Spent Acetone Cleaning Solvent
This is spent acetone from electronics manufacturing cleanrooms, contaminated with residues and unfit for direct reuse. It is a waste organic solvent as defined in Note 6(b) to Chapter 38. Since it is not excluded by other notes, it falls under tariff item 3825.49.00 as 'Other' waste organic solvents.
Spent Metal Pickling Liquor
This is hydrochloric acid-based pickling liquor waste from steel derusting, contaminated with iron. Note 6(c) to Chapter 38 explicitly includes wastes of metal pickling liquors under heading 38.25. As it is not excluded by other notes, it is classified under tariff item 3825.49.00 as 'Other' waste organic solvents.
Spent NMP Electronics Stripper
This is N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) waste from photoresist stripping in semiconductor fabs, highly contaminated. It is a waste organic solvent as defined in Note 6(b) to Chapter 38. Since it is not excluded by other notes, it falls under tariff item 3825.49.00 as 'Other' waste organic solvents.