Surgical Sponge Waste from Germany
Cellulose sponges used intraoperatively, soaked in blood and debris, classified as clinical waste from surgical 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
• Radiopaque marker verification prevents retention claims
• Bulk density limits for transport compliance