HS Code for Blood grouping kits

Blood grouping kits are classified under HS code 3822.13. This classification is found in Chapter 38, which covers miscellaneous chemical products. Heading 3822 is dedicated to diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, and certified reference materials. The subheading 3822.13 was specifically created to harmonize the international classification of reagents used for blood grouping. These kits typically contain antibodies (antisera) or other chemical reagents that react with specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells to determine a patient's blood type (e.g., A, B, AB, O, and Rh factor). The classification applies regardless of whether the reagents are presented individually or as part of a kit containing test cards, slides, or mixing sticks, provided the essential character of the kit is the diagnostic reagent. This code ensures that diagnostic tools for hematology are distinct from general laboratory reagents or pharmaceutical products. Under GRI 3(b), kits are classified by the component that gives them their essential character, which in this case is the blood-typing reagent itself.

Products Included

• ABO blood typing kits
• Rh factor (D) testing reagents
• Cross-matching reagent kits
• Monoclonal blood grouping antibodies
• Blood group serology reagents
• Automated blood grouping cassettes

Common Misclassification

Blood grouping kits are frequently misclassified under 3002.12, which covers blood fractions and antisera. While the kit contains antisera, the specific heading 3822.13 for "diagnostic reagents for blood grouping" is more specific and must be used according to GRI 3(a). They are also sometimes incorrectly placed in 3822.19, which is the residual category for "other" diagnostic reagents. Because a specific code exists for blood grouping (3822.13), the general category 3822.19 is incorrect.

FAQ

What is the HS code for blood grouping kits?

The specific HS code for diagnostic reagents and kits used for blood grouping is 3822.13.

Does the kit include the plastic testing plates?

Yes, if the plates are packaged with the reagents as a functional unit for blood typing, the entire kit is classified under 3822.13.