Clinical Waste Sharps Container from Mexico
Sealed containers of used syringes, needles, and lancets from medical procedures, classified as clinical waste under chapter note 6(a). HTS 3825.90.0100 covers contaminated medical waste requiring special disposal, including pathogens and pharmaceuticals. Not municipal waste due to biomedical origin.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Require biomedical waste generator certification and pathogen risk assessment
• Use triple-bagged, leak-proof containers meeting DOT infectious substance standards
• Pre-clear customs with CDC/USDA import permits for biological materials