Used Medical Device Circuit Boards
Electronic boards from decommissioned medical monitors and pumps, sterilized and designated as scrap. These are electrical and electronic waste and scrap, classified under tariff item 8549.39.00 as 'Other' electrical waste.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the boards are from spent primary cells or batteries
Spent batteries and accumulators are classified separately under heading 85.49.
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
• Provide documentation that the boards are sterilized and non-functional for medical use
• Ensure the shipment is packaged as waste, not as medical equipment
• Check if the boards are subject to Canadian health and safety import regulations
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