HS code 3822.12: 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 Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes
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Key facts
- HS code
- 3822.12
- Covers
- 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 Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 1 line
Summary
HS code 3822.12 covers 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 Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. It sits in heading 38.22 (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, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials) in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products). Other goods of heading 38.22 are classified under 3822.11 (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), 3822.13 (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), 3822.19 (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, other) or 3822.90 (other). National tariff lines under 3822.12 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 3822.12 covers 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 Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes.
The legal text of the subheading is “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 Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes”, read under “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”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 38.22 are classified under 3822.11 (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), 3822.13 (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), 3822.19 (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, other) or 3822.90 (other).
- 3822.11Diagnostic 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
- 3822.13Diagnostic 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
- 3822.19Diagnostic 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: Other
- 3822.90Other
How it is structured
3822.12 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 38, are the chapter; the first four, 3822, are heading 38.22; the last two, 12, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Chapter 38
- Miscellaneous chemical products
- Within the heading
- 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
- Subheading 3822.12
- For Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes
In other countries
National tariff lines under 3822.12 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 3822.12 cover?
HS code 3822.12 covers 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 Zika and other diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 3822.12 in?
HS code 3822.12 is in heading 38.22 (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, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials) in chapter 38 (miscellaneous chemical products).
Where are goods of heading 38.22 classified when 3822.12 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 38.22 are classified under 3822.11 (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), 3822.13 (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), 3822.19 (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, other) or 3822.90 (other).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS code 3822.12?
National tariff lines under 3822.12 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.