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U.S. exports of clinical waste (HS 382530) totaled $2.6M in July 2026.
Importers of Clinical Waste paid $5K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $50K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataClinical waste — comprising used medical supplies, sharps, pathological material, and other infectious or potentially infectious refuse generated in healthcare settings — is classified under tariff line 3825300000 and represents one of the most tightly regulated import categories in Chapter 38. The CDC and EPA both assert jurisdiction over infectious biological materials, and importers must comply with 42 CFR Part 71 (CDC) as well as applicable RCRA provisions for any hazardous components. In practice, cross-border import of untreated clinical waste into the US is rarely permitted; most trade involves pre-treated or rendered material moving for final disposal or specialized processing.
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28 shipments/mo
The CDC regulates the importation of infectious biological materials under 42 CFR Part 71, while the EPA oversees hazardous components under RCRA. Depending on the waste composition, DOT hazardous-materials transport rules also apply. Importers should engage a licensed customs broker and environmental compliance counsel before attempting to import untreated clinical waste.
Treated clinical waste that has been rendered non-infectious may still be classified here if it retains the character of clinical waste as defined in the Chapter 38 notes. However, if treatment converts the material into a clearly distinct product (e.g., ash or a recoverable metal), reclassification under a different heading may be appropriate — a determination best made with a licensed customs broker.
HSChapter 38
Subheading 4 of 9 in heading 3825
Subheading 382530 · $86K of $1.4M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$86KYoY · Pro
Exports
$2.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3825300000 | Clinical Waste | $86K | 6.10% | 58.85% | $5K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3825300000 | Clinical Waste | $2.6M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · July 2026
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Mexico and Panama together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
41.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 6.10%.