Bhutan · APIs

APIs supply to Bhutan

The APIs division counts 385 products, and each one can be quoted for delivery to Bhutan. In Bhutan the strongest demand is from ferro-alloys and metallurgy, hydropower and water treatment and cement. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Phuentsholing, Pasakha Industrial Estate and Thimphu. Typical customers for this division are finished dosage formulators, generic dossier developers and veterinary drug manufacturers.

Bhutan Sample products

385products in this division

7–10 dsea transit from India

2–4 dair freight

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Supplying APIs to Bhutan

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 7–10 days to Phuentsholing (road from India) and Kolkata (for third-country cargo). Air cargo to Paro (PBH) takes 2–4 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is BFDA (Bhutan Food and Drug Authority). Our export desk lines up the COA, GHS SDS and shipping documents to match. Common grades for this division are IP, BP, USP and Ph. Eur..

Grades in this division

IPBPUSPPh. Eur.JP (on request)In-house / manufacturer specificationMicronised / particle-size specified

Pharma compliance in Bhutan

Authority	BFDA (Bhutan Food and Drug Authority)
Seaports	Phuentsholing (road from India), Kolkata (for third-country cargo)
Airports	Paro (PBH)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Trade with India is largely duty-free under the India–Bhutan Trade Agreement, and most goods cross the border at Phuentsholing by road. Medicines and APIs need authorisation from the Bhutan Food and Drug Authority (BFDA) before dispatch. Hazardous chemicals are subject to environmental and safety controls overseen by the National Environment Commission. Paperwork is generally simpler than for overseas markets, but a correct invoice, road consignment note, COA and SDS remain essential, and dangerous goods must be packed and labelled for road transport.

From order to delivery

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
7–10 daysOcean transit to Phuentsholing (road from India)
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: National Environment Commission / BFDA.

Indicative total by sea: 14–27 days

By air: about 6–14 days in total.

Documents for Bhutan

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
BFDA import authorisation for APIs and medicines
Road consignment note
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

Categories in APIs

Antibiotic & Antibacterial APIs 60 Antiviral, Antifungal & Antiparasitic APIs 39 Analgesic & Anti-inflammatory APIs 28 CNS & Psychiatric APIs 61 Cardiovascular & Antihypertensive APIs 41 Antidiabetic, Hormone & Metabolic APIs 47 Respiratory & Antiallergic APIs 30 Gastrointestinal APIs 25 Oncology APIs 12 Vitamins, Excipients & Other APIs 42

A selection we ship to Bhutan

A rotating sample from the division. Every product in the catalogue can be quoted for this destination.

Full APIs range

Oxybenzone

CAS: 131-57-7
Formula: C₁₄H₁₂O₃
MW: 228.24 g/mol

ZX-004250

Riboflavin Sodium

CAS: 83-88-5
Formula: C₁₇H₂₀N₄O₆
MW: 376.4 g/mol

ZX-004251

Sodium Stearyl Fumarate

CAS: 4070-80-8
Formula: C₂₂H₃₉NaO₄
MW: 390.5 g/mol

ZX-004252

Tacrolimus

CAS: 104987-11-3
Formula: C₄₄H₆₉NO₁₂
MW: 804 g/mol

ZX-004253

Tannic Acid

CAS: 1401-55-4
Formula: C₇₆H₅₂O₄₆
MW: 1701.2 g/mol

ZX-004254

Theobromine

CAS: 83-67-0
Formula: C₇H₈N₄O₂
MW: 180.16 g/mol

ZX-004255

Travoprost

CAS: 157283-68-6
Formula: C₂₆H₃₅F₃O₆
MW: 500.5 g/mol

ZX-004256

Triclosan

CAS: 3380-34-5
Formula: C₁₂H₇Cl₃O₂
MW: 289.5 g/mol

ZX-004257

Vitamin B6

CAS: 8059-24-3
Formula: C₈H₁₀NO₅P-2
MW: 231.14 g/mol

ZX-004258

Vitamin E Acetate

CAS: 59-02-9
Formula: C₂₉H₅₀O₂
MW: 430.7 g/mol

ZX-004259

Xylitol

CAS: 87-99-0
Formula: C₅H₁₂O₅
MW: 152.15 g/mol

ZX-004260

Yohimbine HCl

CAS: 65-19-0
Formula: C₂₁H₂₇ClN₂O₃
MW: 390.9 g/mol

ZX-004261

Questions

APIs for Bhutan

Do you ship APIs to Bhutan?

Yes. We ship by sea to Phuentsholing (road from India) and Kolkata (for third-country cargo), by air cargo or by express courier depending on quantity and urgency. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.

Which documents come with a APIs shipment to Bhutan?

Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of analysis and SDS as standard, plus the bill of lading or air waybill and a certificate of origin. Anything specific to BFDA (Bhutan Food and Drug Authority) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Bhutan take?

Allow 7–10 days for ocean transit or 2–4 days by air, plus packing, export clearance and import clearance. The timeline on this page shows each stage.

What information should I include when requesting an API quotation?

State the molecule, required pharmacopoeia and edition, quantity, intended use and destination country. Mention any special needs such as micronised particle size, a specific polymorph or limits on residual solvents. If your regulator needs manufacturer documents, list them too, so we can confirm availability before pricing.

Can you supply small API samples for formulation trials?

Many APIs can be supplied in development quantities for pre-formulation and stability work. The available sample size depends on the manufacturer and on how the molecule is regulated. Share your project stage and the amount you need, and we will advise what can ship as a sample and what requires a full commercial order.

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