Buyer's guide
Common grades and specifications
- ACS, AR (analytical reagent), HPLC, GR and similar grades
- Inorganic acids and bases, salts, buffers, indicators
- Diagnostic and laboratory reagent kits
Typical packaging
Bottles, cans and drums; hazardous items in UN-approved packaging.
Typical minimum order
Varies by product; often by carton or drum.
HS code (4-digit headings)
| Heading | Description |
|---|---|
| 2806 | Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid) |
| 2807 | Sulphuric acid |
| 2841 | Salts of oxometallic acids (e.g. permanganates) |
| 3822 | Diagnostic or laboratory reagents |
Guidance only. The exact 6- to 10-digit code depends on the product and the importing country's tariff. Confirm with your customs broker.
Incoterms tips
Hazardous goods (with a UN number) need a dangerous goods declaration and a carrier willing to take them; check this before you agree CFR/CIF or CPT/CIP, where the seller books the freight.
Quality documents to request
- COA per lot
- SDS
- End-use declaration (mandatory for precursor-listed reagents)
- Import permit where required
Sourcing notes
No sourcing restriction for laboratory use. Precursor controls apply.