Surgical Sponge Waste from Mexico
Cellulose sponges used intraoperatively, soaked in blood and debris, classified as clinical waste from surgical procedures.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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