Surgical Sponge Waste from Canada
Cellulose sponges used intraoperatively, soaked in blood and debris, classified as clinical waste from surgical procedures.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Radiopaque marker verification prevents retention claims
• Bulk density limits for transport compliance