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3822 — Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials
Chapter 38: Miscellaneous chemical products
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 3822 when importing diagnostic or laboratory reagents, such as malaria test kits or blood grouping reagents. This heading covers both prepared reagents and those on a backing, whether sold individually or as part of a kit.
When deciding between subheadings, consider the specific disease target of your reagents. For instance, HS-6 382211 is for malaria-specific reagents, while HS-6 382212 covers those for Zika and other Aedes mosquito-transmitted diseases. Accurate classification is crucial for compliance and duty assessment.
If your product is a general diagnostic reagent not specifically aimed at malaria or Zika, you might look at HS-6 382219, which includes other reagents not classified elsewhere in this section. For certified reference materials that don’t fit the specific disease categories, HS-6 382290 is the appropriate choice.
Keywords & topics
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diagnostic reagents · laboratory reagents · malaria test kits · Zika virus reagents · blood grouping reagents · certified reference materials · prepared diagnostic reagents · reagents on a backing · importing laboratory supplies · HS code classification
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Malaria test kits containing diagnostic reagents.
- Zika virus reagents packaged in a laboratory kit.
- Blood grouping reagents for transfusion compatibility testing.
- General laboratory reagents for various diagnostic purposes.
- Certified reference materials for calibration in laboratory settings.
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS-4 3822 used for?
- How to classify diagnostic reagents for import?
- What are the subheadings under HS-4 3822?
- Are malaria test kits covered under HS-4 3822?
- How to determine the correct HS code for laboratory reagents?
- What is the difference between HS-6 382211 and 382212?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- importing diagnostic reagents for laboratory use
- how to classify malaria test kits in HS codes
- understanding HS-4 3822 for importers
- choosing the right HS subheading for laboratory reagents
- requirements for importing certified reference materials
- differences between HS-6 subheadings for diagnostic reagents
- guidelines for importing prepared diagnostic reagents
- what to know about HS-4 3822 for customs clearance
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of products fall under HS-4 3822?
- HS-4 3822 includes diagnostic and laboratory reagents, such as those for malaria and Zika, as well as certified reference materials.
- How do I know which HS-6 subheading to use?
- Select the HS-6 subheading based on the specific disease target of your reagent, such as malaria or blood grouping.
- Are there any restrictions on importing these reagents?
- Always check local regulations and requirements for importing diagnostic reagents, as some may require special permits.
- Can I use HS-4 3822 for reagents not specifically listed?
- Yes, if your product does not fit the specific subheadings, you can use HS-6 382219 or HS-6 382290 for general reagents.
- What is the significance of certified reference materials?
- Certified reference materials are essential for ensuring accuracy and reliability in laboratory testing and calibration.
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HS-6 subheadings (5)
- 382211Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits; for malaria
- 382212Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits; for zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes
- 382213Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits; for blood grouping
- 382219Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits; n.e.c.in item 3822.1
- 382290Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, or put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials, n.e.c. in heading 3822