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HSChapter 38
U.S. imports of clinical waste (HS 3825300000) totaled $64K in June 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Clinical Waste imports of $64K in June 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $77K.
Clinical waste — comprising used medical materials such as contaminated dressings, sharps, and biological residues from healthcare settings — is one of the most tightly regulated import categories, subject to EPA, CDC, and potentially USDA APHIS oversight depending on content. Classified at 3825300000, this line sits within Chapter 38's residual chemical products heading and is rarely imported commercially; cross-border movements typically arise in the context of waste-treatment or research contexts. Importers must navigate a complex web of federal and state hazardous-waste regulations, and admissibility is not guaranteed.
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Importation of clinical or medical waste is heavily restricted and subject to EPA regulations under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as well as CDC and potentially APHIS requirements if the waste contains biological materials. Most commercial imports are prohibited or require advance permits. Consult a licensed customs broker and environmental attorney before attempting any such import.
Chapter 38 contains several distinct waste provisions. Clinical waste specifically covers waste generated from medical diagnosis, treatment, or immunization of humans or animals, as well as related research. It is distinguished from municipal waste, sewage sludge, and other chemical waste streams, each of which has its own tariff line and regulatory treatment.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $7K | $2.9M | +$2.9M |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $86K | +$86K |
| CANADA | $39K | -- | -$39K |
| JAPAN | $14K | -- | -$14K |
| ISRAEL | $4K | -- | -$4K |
No geographic breakdown available
U.S. trade for this product is not broken down by state or port in the latest Census Bureau release.