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Soiled Surgical Dressings Waste

Used bandages and gauze contaminated with blood and bodily fluids from surgical procedures. Falls under 3825.69 clinical waste definition (chapter note 6(a)) as waste from medical/surgical procedures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4818.90.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If untreated paper-based

Clean or reusable paper dressings classified as sanitary articles in Chapter 48, not waste.

3825.10.01.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If municipal sewage sludge form

Sludge wastes specifically under 3825.10, excluding clinical solid wastes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Autoclave or chemically treat pre-shipment; complete CDC import permit Form 7-317; label as Category A infectious if high-risk

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