Product classification
HS code for Malaria diagnostic kits: 3822.11
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.
Classification of malaria diagnostic kits under HS 3822.11
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.
- Covers
- Malaria Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs)
- Malaria antigen detection kits
- Plasmodium falciparum test kits
- Malaria antibody diagnostic reagents
- Lateral flow malaria assay kits
- Also under 3822.11
- SD Bioline Malaria Ag P.f/Pan
- Alere BinaxNOW Malaria
- CareStart Malaria HRP2
- Access Bio CareStart Malaria
- First Response Malaria Ag HRP2
Codes often confused with 3822.11
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 382211 (the code used for malaria diagnostic kits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382211 (the code used for malaria diagnostic kits) in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 46% 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 382211, not only malaria diagnostic kits.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Belgium $211M 45% of world exports
- 2 United States $88M 19% of world exports
- 3 India $68M 14% of world exports
World total: $473M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $197M 46% of world imports
- 2 Egypt $22M 5.2% of world imports
- 3 France $17M 4.1% of world imports
World total: $425M 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 malaria diagnostic kits
Brazil classifies malaria diagnostic kits under NCM 3822.11.00: HS 3822.11 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about malaria diagnostic kits
What is the HS code for Malaria diagnostic kits?
The HS code for Malaria diagnostic kits is 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). The specific HS code for malaria diagnostic kits is 3822.11.
How do I classify Malaria diagnostic kits for customs?
Malaria diagnostic kits is classified under HS code 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. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of malaria diagnostic kits (HS 382211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382211 (the code used for malaria diagnostic kits) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($211M, 45% of world exports), the United States ($88M) and India ($68M). World exports came to about $473M, 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 malaria diagnostic kits (HS 382211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382211 (the code used for malaria diagnostic kits) in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($197M, 46% of world imports), Egypt ($22M) and France ($17M). World imports came to about $425M, 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 Malaria diagnostic kits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382211 for Malaria diagnostic 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 malaria diagnostic kits in Brazil?
In Brazil, malaria diagnostic kits (HS 382211) is classified under NCM 3822.11.00.