3822.11.00.00 - For malaria

This HTS category, 3822.11.00.00, specifically encompasses diagnostic or laboratory reagents prepared for the detection, identification, or quantification of malaria. These reagents are typically supplied in a ready-to-use format, either alone or as part of a kit, and are designed to interact with biological samples to indicate the presence or absence of malaria parasites or related markers. The preparation method and intended diagnostic purpose are key to classifying goods under this subheading.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, 3822.11.00.00 is narrowly defined for malaria-specific diagnostics. In contrast, 3822.12.00.00 covers reagents for Zika and other mosquito-borne diseases of the *Aedes* genus, indicating a distinct viral or parasitic target. Similarly, 3822.13.00.00 is reserved for reagents used in blood-grouping, which involve different immunological principles and target antigens on red blood cells. The residual category, 3822.19.00, serves as a catch-all for other diagnostic or laboratory reagents not specifically enumerated.

As this subheading is a leaf node, there are no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within 3822.11.00.00 relies on confirming that the reagent's primary function is for malaria diagnosis, supported by product literature, scientific specifications, and the intended use as declared by the manufacturer and importer. Products intended for general laboratory analysis or research not specifically aimed at malaria diagnosis would fall under other subheadings within heading 3822 or other relevant headings.