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Infected Dialysis Waste from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Coordinate with CDC for high-risk pathogen waste; may require quarantine

Document treatment modality and patient exposure to justify classification