About HS Code 382290
This HS code serves as a broader 'other' category for diagnostic and laboratory reagents within heading 3822, explicitly excluding those of heading 30.06 (which covers specific pharmaceutical goods like blood fractions, vaccines, etc.) and importantly, includes certified reference materials. These items are fundamental for quality control, calibration, and general analytical work across diverse scientific and industrial sectors. Key importers and exporters include analytical laboratories, chemical manufacturers, research facilities, environmental testing agencies, and pharmaceutical companies. The trade emphasizes precision, purity, and certification, as these materials are often used for critical calibration, quality assurance, and method validation processes.
Products Under This Code
pH buffer solutions, chromatography standards, spectroscopy calibration solutions, certified reference materials for heavy metals, clinical chemistry controls, DNA ladders, protein markers
Real World Examples
Sigma-Aldrich CRM, Merck Millipore Reference Materials, Agilent Calibration Standards, Thermo Fisher Scientific Certified Standards, NIST Standard Reference Materials
Common Misclassification
This code can be confused with 382219 if the reagents are specifically on a backing or in kits, or with 3006 for certain pharmaceutical preparations, though this code explicitly excludes 3006.
Products Classified Under 3822.90
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
Germany, USA, China, Japan, and the Netherlands are significant global traders of these essential laboratory and reference materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 382290?
HS code 382290 covers: 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. This HS code serves as a broader 'other' category for diagnostic and laboratory reagents within heading 3822, explicitly excluding those of heading 30.06 (which covers specific pharmaceutical goods like blood fractions, vaccines, etc.) and importantly, includes certified reference materials. These items are fundamental for quality control, calibration, and general analytical work across diverse scientific and industrial sectors. Key importers and exporters include analytical laboratories, chemical manufacturers, research facilities, environmental testing agencies, and pharmaceutical companies. The trade emphasizes precision, purity, and certification, as these materials are often used for critical calibration, quality assurance, and method validation processes.
What products fall under HS code 382290?
pH buffer solutions, chromatography standards, spectroscopy calibration solutions, certified reference materials for heavy metals, clinical chemistry controls, DNA ladders, protein markers
What are common misclassifications for HS code 382290?
This code can be confused with 382219 if the reagents are specifically on a backing or in kits, or with 3006 for certain pharmaceutical preparations, though this code explicitly excludes 3006.
How is HS code 382290 structured?
HS code 382290 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (38) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (22) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.