Botswana · APIs

APIs shipped to Botswana

Buyers in Botswana can order any of the 385 products in our APIs division. Locally, the main users are in diamond mining, copper-nickel mining and beef processing. Typical delivery points include Gaborone, Francistown and Selebi-Phikwe. Typical customers for this division are finished dosage formulators, generic dossier developers and veterinary drug manufacturers.

Botswana Sample products

385products in this division

28–38 dsea transit from India

4–6 dair freight

10categories

Supplying APIs to Botswana

Sea freight reaches Durban (via road) and Walvis Bay (via road) in about 28–38 days port to port. Urgent or small lots fly to Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama (GBE) in 4–6 days. Import compliance for this category sits with BoMRA (Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority), and we prepare the COA, SDS and commercial documents your broker needs. 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 Botswana

Authority	BoMRA (Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority)
Seaports	Durban (via road), Walvis Bay (via road)
Airports	Gaborone Sir Seretse Khama (GBE)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

BoMRA regulates medicines and issues import permits for APIs, so confirm the importer's status before ordering. Certain chemicals need permits under environmental and industrial legislation administered by the Department of Environmental Protection, and BOBS covers standards. Most cargo arrives by road from Durban or Walvis Bay, often under bond through a neighbouring SACU country, so transit documents must be consistent with the bill of lading. Dangerous goods must comply with IMDG rules at sea and regional road transport rules.

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.
28–38 daysOcean transit to Durban (via road)
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: Department of Environmental Protection / BOBS.

Indicative total by sea: 35–55 days

By air: about 8–16 days in total.

Documents for Botswana

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
BoMRA import permit for APIs and medicines
Transit documents via Durban or Walvis Bay
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 Botswana

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

Full APIs range

Miconazole Nitrate, plant tissue culture tested

CAS: 22832-87-7
Formula: C₁₈H₁₅Cl₄N₃O₄
MW: 479.1 g/mol

ZX-037137

Oxytetracycline, plant tissue culture tested

CAS: 2058-46-0
Formula: C₂₂H₂₅ClN₂O₉
MW: 496.9 g/mol

ZX-037139

Trimethoprim, plant tissue culture tested

CAS: 738-70-5
Formula: C₁₄H₁₈N₄O₃
MW: 290.32 g/mol

ZX-037140

Caffeine anhydrous, plant tissue culture tested

CAS: 58-08-2
Formula: C₈H₁₀N₄O₂
MW: 194.19 g/mol

ZX-037142

Melatonin, plant tissue culture tested

CAS: 73-31-4
Formula: C₁₃H₁₆N₂O₂
MW: 232.28 g/mol

ZX-037151

Amitriptyline HCl, for biochemistry

CAS: 549-18-8
Formula: C₂₀H₂₄ClN
MW: 313.9 g/mol

ZX-037175

Metronidazole

CAS: 443-48-1
Formula: C₆H₉N₃O₃
MW: 171.15 g/mol

ZX-037183

Methylcobalamin, for biochemistry

CAS: 13422-55-4
Formula: C₆₃H₉₁CoN₁₃O₁₄P
MW: 1344.4 g/mol

ZX-037185

Testosterone Cypionate

CAS: 58-22-0
Formula: C₁₉H₂₈O₂
MW: 288.4 g/mol

ZX-038011

Roxithromycin

CAS: 80214-83-1
Formula: C₄₁H₇₆N₂O₁₅
MW: 837 g/mol

ZX-038047

Dexamethasone

CAS: 50-02-2
Formula: C₂₂H₂₉FO₅
MW: 392.5 g/mol

ZX-038100

Papaverine

CAS: 61-25-6
Formula: C₂₀H₂₂ClNO₄
MW: 375.8 g/mol

ZX-038107

Questions

APIs for Botswana

Can Zemixal deliver APIs to Botswana?

Yes. We ship by sea to Durban (via road) and Walvis Bay (via road), 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 Botswana?

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 BoMRA (Botswana Medicines Regulatory Authority) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Botswana take?

Allow 28–38 days for ocean transit or 4–6 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.

Other divisions for Botswana

Lab Reagents Solvents (HPLC & GC) Biochemicals Impurity Reference Standards Pharmaceutical Intermediates Inorganics & Metals Specialty Chemicals

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