Infected Dialysis Waste from Germany
Tubing, filters, and bags contaminated with blood and dialysate from hemodialysis treatments, classified as clinical waste from medical procedures containing pathogens and pharmaceuticals.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Coordinate with CDC for high-risk pathogen waste; may require quarantine
• Document treatment modality and patient exposure to justify classification