Pathogen-Contaminated Swabs from Germany
Cotton-tipped applicators used for viral sampling (e.g., COVID tests), saturated with respiratory secretions, as clinical waste from diagnostic medical procedures.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare under Category A or B infectious substances per IATA if viable pathogens present
• Lab reports confirming pathogen type aid customs classification
• Unused swabs are 5601.22; contamination shifts to waste