Used PPE Medical Gloves Waste from China
Contaminated latex or nitrile gloves used in patient care and medical procedures, posing an infection risk. These are clinical waste under Chapter Note 6(a) of the Customs Tariff, as they are contaminated waste from medical procedures. They are classified under tariff item 3825.69.00 as other wastes from chemical or allied industries.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Ensure the gloves are contained in sealed, puncture-proof bags and labelled as infectious waste for CBSA inspection
• You may need a permit from Environment and Climate Change Canada for importing clinical waste
• Declare under tariff item 3825.69.00 and provide documentation on the waste's origin and disposal method