Veterinary Clinic Waste from Japan
Contaminated absorbent pads, gloves, and syringes from animal hospitals containing antibiotics and biologicals. Clinical waste per chapter note 6(a) covering veterinary procedures, classified HTS 3825.90.0100.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• USDA VS Form 17-29 required for veterinary biological waste
• Autoclave treatment records verify pathogen inactivation
• Segregate large animal vs small animal waste streams