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HSChapter 38
U.S. imports of clinical waste (HS 382530) totaled $51K in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Clinical Waste imports of $51K in April 2026 ran 43% below the year-to-date monthly average of $89K.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3825300000 | CLINICAL WASTE | $51K | 10.00% | $1K |
CLINICAL WASTE
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3825300000 | CLINICAL WASTE | $2.7M |
CLINICAL WASTE
239.0K kg
PRODUCTS AND RESIDUALS OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRY, NESOI
HS 382499
DIAGNOSTIC OR LABORATORY REAGENTS INCL KITS, NESOI
HS 382219
CHEM ELEM DOPED, USED IN ELECTRON, DISCS WAFERS ET
HS 381800
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS W PREC METAL/PREC MTL COMPND
HS 381512
SUPPORTED CATALYSTS, NESOI
HS 381519
ADDITIVE FOR LUB OIL CONT PETRO/BITUMINOUS MINOIL
HS 381121
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTAY MESA, CA | -- | $2.7M | +$2.7M |
| BLAINE, WA | $22K | -- | -$22K |
| PEMBINA, ND | $15K | -- | -$15K |