Surgical Dressing Waste from Mexico
Used gauze, bandages, and dressings from operating rooms contaminated with blood and pharmaceuticals. Clinical waste per note 6(a), HTS 3825.90.0100 specifically includes soiled dressings 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
• Biohazard symbol and UN3291 marking required on outer packaging
• Incineration-only designation prevents recycling contamination
• Weight limits per package (<30kg) for air cargo infectious waste