Soiled Surgical Dressings Waste
Used bandages and gauze contaminated with blood or bodily fluids from surgical procedures. This is clinical waste under Chapter Note 6(a) of the Customs Tariff, requiring special disposal due to pathogens. 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 dressings are clean and for medical use
Clean medical dressings are classified as medical supplies, not waste.
If the dressings are not contaminated and are being recycled
Uncontaminated textiles for recycling may fall under other residual products.
If the dressings are clean and sold as used textiles
Used textiles for reuse are classified under worn clothing and textiles.
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
• Pack the soiled dressings in leak-proof, labelled containers to meet CBSA and Transport of Dangerous Goods requirements
• Obtain any necessary permits from provincial authorities for importing clinical waste
• Declare under tariff item 3825.69.00 and keep records of the waste's origin and intended disposal
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