Dental Amalgam Waste from United States
Mercury-contaminated amalgam scrap from dental clinics containing silver, tin, and unused fillings. This product is clinical waste under Chapter Note 6(a) due to its origin in dental procedures and heavy metal content, falling under tariff item 3825.90.00.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Declare the mercury content and provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA, as mercury compounds are regulated under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act
• Ensure compliance with the Cross-Border Movement of Hazardous Waste Regulations, which may require a permit
• Verify that the waste is not classified as a separate chemically defined mercury compound under Chapter 28