Clinical Waste Sharps Container
A sealed, puncture-resistant container holding used syringes, needles, and lancets from medical procedures. This is clinical waste as defined in Chapter Note 6(a) of the Customs Tariff, being contaminated waste from medical procedures that requires special disposal. It is classified under tariff item 3825.69.00 as other wastes from chemical or allied industries.
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 sharps container is empty and not containing waste
Empty containers are not clinical waste and would be classified as other residual products, not as waste.
If the container is part of a kit for medical waste disposal
Kits for medical waste disposal may be classified under waste pharmaceuticals or related medical goods.
If the container is made of plastic and is not for medical waste
Plastic containers for general use fall under plastics, not clinical waste.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the container is sealed and labelled as infectious waste, as CBSA may inspect for compliance with Transport of Dangerous Goods regulations
• You may need a permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada for importing clinical waste
• Declare the goods under tariff item 3825.69.00 and be ready to provide documentation on the waste's origin and disposal plan
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