HS Code 3822Reagents; 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
5 six-digit codes · Heading 22 of 27 in Chapter 38 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
This page explains what fits here, what does not, and how to pick the right six-digit code.
Goods answering to “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” split into 5 six-digit codes, 382211 through 382290. Each one carries its own customs description, and the exact wording below is what a classification has to match. The heading is number 22 of 27 in Chapter 38, Chemical products n.e.c., which runs to 108 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 3822
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 382211 | 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; for malaria |
| 382212 | 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; for zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus aedes |
| 382213 | 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; for blood grouping |
| 382219 | 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; n.e.c.in item 3822.1 |
| 382290 | Reagents; 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 |
What does HS code 3822 include?
Heading 3822 is about test chemicals. It covers reagents on a backing, such as a strip or plate that carries the reagent. It also covers prepared diagnostic reagents and prepared laboratory reagents that have no backing.
Kits count too. A reagent can be sold on its own or put up as a kit, and both stay in this heading. Certified reference materials are included as well. These are samples with a known, certified make-up that labs use to check their results.
One group is left out. Some people look for it as HSN code 3822. It is the same four digits.
Where 3822 sits and what its six-digit codes mean
The Harmonized System works like a tree. Chapter 38 holds chemical products not named elsewhere. Heading 3822 is one branch of that chapter. The six-digit codes are the twigs, and each one names a narrower product.
The official wording is long and repeats the same opening in every row. Here is the short version of what sets each code apart:
- 382211: reagents for malaria
- 382212: reagents for Zika and other diseases carried by Aedes mosquitoes
- 382213: reagents for blood grouping
- 382290: everything else in the heading, including certified reference materials
How to choose the right code for lab reagents
Start with the disease or test. If the product is a malaria diagnostic reagent, look at 382211. If it tests for Zika or another Aedes mosquito-borne disease, look at 382212. If it is a blood grouping reagent, look at 382213.
If the product is a diagnostic kit or reagent for some other test, 382219 is the next stop. It is the catch-all for that group.
Reagents that do not fit any of those, and certified reference materials, go to 382290. Its wording says 'not elsewhere specified in heading 3822', so use it last.
Read the full official text of the code before you decide. Your product must match the wording. If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you narrow it down.
3822 compared with nearby headings
These are used to grow or keep micro-organisms, or plant, human or animal cells. A reagent that detects or measures something is a 3822 product. A medium that feeds living cells is a 3821 product.
Heading 3824 is the wider bucket for chemical preparations not named anywhere else. If a lab product fits 3822, it belongs there first. 3824 is only for goods no other heading describes.
Disinfectants sit in heading 3808. A cleaning or killing product is not a diagnostic reagent, even if a lab uses it.
Search HS 3822 import and export records
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Nearby headings in Chapter 38
- 3815Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c.…4 codes
- 3816Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including…1 code
- 3817Mixed alkylbenzenes and mixed alkylnaphthalenes, other than those of heading…1 code
- 3818Chemical elements doped for use in electronics, in the form of discs, wafers…1 code
- 3819Hydraulic brake fluids and other prepared liquids for hydraulic transmission…1 code
- 3820Anti-freezing preparations and prepared de-icing fluids1 code
- 3821Prepared culture media for the development or maintenance of micro-organisms…1 code
- 3823Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial…5 codes
- 3824Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and…17 codes
- 3825Residual products of the chemical or allied industries, not elsewhere…9 codes
- 3826Biodiesel and mixtures thereof; not containing or containing less than 70% by…1 code
- 3827Mixtures containing halogenated derivatives of methane, ethane or propane…19 codes
Who ships under 3822?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 5 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section VI: Products of the Chemical or Allied Industries, chapters 28–38.
HS Code 3822: common questions
What is HS code 3822?
It covers diagnostic and laboratory reagents, with or without a backing, plus certified reference materials.
What is the HS code for blood grouping reagents?
The code covers prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents, with or without a backing and including kits, made for blood grouping.
Which HS code covers malaria or Zika diagnostic reagents?
Malaria reagents fall under 382211. Reagents for Zika and other diseases carried by Aedes mosquitoes fall under 382212.
What is the HS code for certified reference materials?
That code also takes other reagents in heading 3822 that no earlier code names.
What is the difference between HS 3821 and 3822?
Heading 3821 is for prepared culture media that grow micro-organisms or cells.
How can I confirm the correct HS code for lab reagents?
Compare your product with the full official text of each six-digit code.
How can I find importers and exporters of HS 3822 products?
Pick the six-digit code that fits your reagent, then search it in the import data or export data. The buyer data and supplier data pages show how to reach the named parties.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
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