HS Code for Malaria diagnostic kits

Malaria diagnostic kits are classified under HS code 3822.11. This code falls under the broader heading 3822, which covers diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents, whether or not on a backing. The 2022 HS nomenclature updates introduced specific subheadings for infectious disease kits to improve trade monitoring. 3822.11 was specifically created to track and facilitate the trade of malaria diagnostic tools. These kits typically include reagents, test strips, and necessary buffers for detecting malaria antigens (such as HRP2 or pLDH) in blood samples. The classification is determined by the chemical and diagnostic nature of the reagents provided in the kit format. To be classified here, the kit must be put up for retail sale and contain all necessary components to perform the diagnostic test, rather than being bulk raw reagents.

Products Included

• Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs)
• Malaria antigen detection kits
• Plasmodium falciparum test kits
• Malaria antibody diagnostic reagents
• Lateral flow malaria assay kits

Common Misclassification

These kits are sometimes misclassified under 3002.15, which covers immunological products, put up in measured doses or in forms or packings for retail sale. However, the specific note to Chapter 38 and the creation of the 3822.11 subheading for malaria diagnostics means that 3822.11 is the more specific and correct code. They may also be confused with 3822.19, which is the residual category for other diagnostic kits, but malaria has its own dedicated 6-digit code that must be used.

FAQ

What is the HS code for malaria diagnostic kits?

The specific HS code for malaria diagnostic kits is 3822.11.

Do these kits include the lancets and alcohol swabs?

Yes, if the lancets and swabs are part of a diagnostic kit put up for retail sale for malaria testing, the entire kit is classified under 3822.11.