3825.30.00.00 - Clinical waste 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | kg |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | Free |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
HTS code 3825.30.00.00 specifically enumerates "Clinical waste." This category encompasses waste materials generated from medical, pharmaceutical, or veterinary activities, including hospitals, clinics, research laboratories, and similar facilities. Examples include used needles and syringes, contaminated bandages, discarded surgical gloves, pathological waste, and expired or contaminated pharmaceuticals. The primary characteristic defining this classification is its potential for biohazard, chemical contamination, or other risks to public health and safety.
This classification is distinct from its siblings, such as municipal waste (3825.10.01.00) or sewage sludge (3825.20.00.00), which represent broader categories of waste. Municipal waste is general household and commercial refuse, while sewage sludge is a byproduct of wastewater treatment. Clinical waste, by contrast, is specifically linked to healthcare and research operations, requiring specialized handling and disposal due to its inherent hazardous nature. Similarly, it differs from other wastes of the chemical or allied industries by its direct association with medical and biological processes.
As a leaf node, HTS code 3825.30.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code relies on the definitive criteria that the waste originates from clinical or medical settings and possesses characteristics that necessitate special management due to health or environmental risks. Importers and exporters should refer to specific national regulations and guidelines concerning the import and export of clinical waste, as these often impose stringent documentation and handling requirements beyond standard customs procedures.