Organic Sludge from Pharmaceutical Reaction Vessels from United States
Contaminated sludge from cleaning pharmaceutical synthesis reactors, containing residual APIs, solvents, and organic byproducts. This sludge is a waste product from the chemical or pharmaceutical industries with a high organic content. It is classified under this tariff item as other wastes mainly containing organic constituents.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Determine if the sludge qualifies as clinical waste under chapter note 6(a), which would require special disposal procedures
• Provide a waste manifest and composition analysis to the CBSA
• Check if the sludge contains hazardous substances requiring an import permit under Canadian environmental regulations