Product classification
HS code for Malaria test 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 test kits under HS 3822.11
Malaria test kits are classified under HS code 3822.11, which specifically addresses diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents, whether or not put up in the form of kits, specifically for malaria. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, as the product is a prepared reagent designed for a specific medical diagnostic purpose. Chapter 38 covers miscellaneous chemical products, and heading 3822 is dedicated to reagents used for evaluating physical, biophysical, or biochemical processes. The 2022 HS nomenclature update introduced specific subheadings for infectious disease kits to improve trade monitoring. These kits typically function through immunochromatographic assays, often referred to as Rapid Diagnostic Tests (RDTs), which detect specific antigens produced by malaria parasites (such as P. falciparum or P. vivax) in a blood sample. Because the kit contains the active reagent necessary to perform the test, it is classified here rather than as general medical equipment.
- Covers
- Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) kits for malaria
- Malaria antigen detection cassettes
- Immunochromatographic malaria test strips
- Prepared malaria diagnostic reagents on a plastic backing
- Malaria dipstick tests for whole blood analysis
- 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. Malaria test kits are frequently misclassified under HS code 3002. This code covers human blood, animal blood prepared for therapeutic, prophylactic or diagnostic uses, and antisera. While the kits may contain antibodies, they are considered prepared reagents on a backing, which directs them to 3822. Another common error is using 3822.19, which is the residual category for other diagnostic reagents. Since 3822.11 is a specific provision for malaria, it must take precedence over the general category per GRI 3(a).
Top exporters and importers of HS 382211 (the code used for malaria test kits), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 382211 (the code used for malaria test 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 test 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 test kits
Brazil classifies malaria test 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 test kits
What is the HS code for Malaria test kits?
The HS code for Malaria test 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 test kits is 3822.11, which covers diagnostic reagents prepared for malaria detection.
How do I classify Malaria test kits for customs?
Malaria test 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.
Are laboratory reagents without a backing still classified here?
Yes, HS code 3822.11 includes prepared diagnostic reagents for malaria whether or not they are on a backing, provided they are prepared for that specific diagnostic use.
Which countries are the top exporters of malaria test kits (HS 382211)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 382211 (the code used for malaria test 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 test kits (HS 382211)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 382211 (the code used for malaria test 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 test kits the same in all countries?
The base HS code 382211 for Malaria test 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 test kits in Brazil?
In Brazil, malaria test kits (HS 382211) is classified under NCM 3822.11.00.