Medical Slider Specimen Bags
Sterile polyethylene bags with slider seals, used for transporting lab specimens, biohazards, or pharmaceuticals securely. They are classified under tariff item 3923.21.90 as other sacks and bags of ethylene polymers, not elsewhere specified.
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% | +50.0% | 56.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bags are specifically for vaccines, toxoids, or similar medical products
This item covers ethylene polymer bags for medical products, which may have a lower duty rate.
If the bags are classified as medical devices or laboratory articles
Other articles of plastics, including certain medical items, may fall under this item.
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 bags are made of polyethylene and have a slider closure
• For medical use, verify compliance with Canadian health regulations for specimen packaging
• Keep sterilization certificates and product specifications for CBSA
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