Product classification
HS code for Blood grouping kits: 3822.13
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.
Classification of blood grouping kits under HS 3822.13
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 3822.13
- Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Anti-A
- Bio-Rad ID-Cards
- Grifols DG Gel cards
- Immucor Capture-R Ready-Screen
- DiaClon ABO/Rh reagents
Codes often confused with 3822.13
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382213 (the code used for blood grouping kits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382213 (the code used for blood grouping kits) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 32% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 382213, not only blood grouping kits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $177M 21% of world exports
- 2 France $164M 19% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $112M 13% of world exports
World total: $846M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $365M 32% of world imports
- 2 France $128M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $99M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for blood grouping kits
Brazil classifies blood grouping kits under NCM 3822.13.00: HS 3822.13 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about blood grouping kits
What is the HS code for Blood grouping kits?
The HS code for Blood grouping kits is 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). The specific HS code for diagnostic reagents and kits used for blood grouping is 3822.13.
How do I classify Blood grouping kits for customs?
Blood grouping kits is classified under HS code 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of blood grouping kits (HS 382213)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382213 (the code used for blood grouping kits) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($177M, 21% of world exports), France ($164M) and Switzerland ($112M). World exports came to about $846M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of blood grouping kits (HS 382213)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382213 (the code used for blood grouping kits) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($365M, 32% of world imports), France ($128M) and Germany ($99M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Blood grouping kits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382213 for Blood grouping kits is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for blood grouping kits in Brazil?
In Brazil, blood grouping kits (HS 382213) is classified under NCM 3822.13.00.