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APIs supply to China

The APIs division counts 385 products, and each one can be quoted for delivery to China. Locally, the main users are in pharmaceuticals & APIs, fine & specialty chemicals and electronics & batteries. Typical delivery points include Shanghai, Jiangsu (Suzhou, Taizhou, Nanjing) and Zhejiang (Hangzhou, Taizhou). Typical customers for this division are finished dosage formulators, generic dossier developers and veterinary drug manufacturers.

China Sample products

385products in this division

18–26 dsea transit from India

3–5 dair freight

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Supplying APIs to China

Sea freight reaches Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan in about 18–26 days port to port. Urgent or small lots fly to Shanghai Pudong (PVG) in 3–5 days. Import compliance for this category sits with NMPA, 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 China

Authority	NMPA
Seaports	Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Shenzhen
Airports	Shanghai Pudong (PVG), Beijing Capital (PEK)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

Substances not listed on the Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances in China (IECSC) need new chemical substance registration with the Ministry of Ecology and Environment before import. Hazardous chemicals are inspected by GACC, which checks packaging and Chinese-language labels and SDS. APIs need NMPA registration or linkage to a drug filing. Precursor chemicals require import licences. Dangerous goods follow IMDG or IATA rules, and APTA preference requires a certificate of origin.

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.
18–26 daysOcean transit to Shanghai
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: MEE (New Chemical Substance Registration, IECSC) / MEM (hazardous chemicals).

Indicative total by sea: 25–43 days

By air: about 7–15 days in total.

Documents for China

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
IECSC listing confirmation or MEE new chemical substance registration
Chinese-language GHS label and SDS for hazardous chemicals (GACC inspection)
NMPA API registration / import drug documents where applicable
Precursor chemical import licence where applicable
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 China

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

Full APIs range

Bromhexine

CAS: 611-75-6
Formula: C₁₄H₂₁Br₂ClN₂
MW: 412.59 g/mol

ZX-004159

Buclizine

CAS: 129-74-8
Formula: C₂₈H₃₅Cl₃N₂
MW: 505.9 g/mol

ZX-004160

Budesonide

CAS: 51333-22-3
Formula: C₂₅H₃₄O₆
MW: 430.5 g/mol

ZX-004161

Cetirizine

CAS: 83881-51-0
Formula: C₂₁H₂₅ClN₂O₃
MW: 388.9 g/mol

ZX-004162

Chlorpheniramine Maleate

CAS: 113-92-8
Formula: C₂₀H₂₃ClN₂O₄
MW: 390.9 g/mol

ZX-004163

Clenbuterol HCl

CAS: 21898-19-1
Formula: C₁₂H₁₉Cl₃N₂O
MW: 313.6 g/mol

ZX-004164

Cyproheptadine

CAS: 41354-29-4
Formula: C₄₂H₅₀Cl₂N₂O₃
MW: 701.8 g/mol

ZX-004165

Dexchlorpheniramine

CAS: 2438-32-6
Formula: C₂₀H₂₃ClN₂O₄
MW: 390.9 g/mol

ZX-004166

Dextromethorphan HBr

CAS: 125-69-9
Formula: C₁₈H₂₆BrNO
MW: 352.3 g/mol

ZX-004167

Diphenhydramine HCl

CAS: 147-24-0
Formula: C₁₇H₂₂ClNO
MW: 291.8 g/mol

ZX-004168

Doxylamine Succinate

CAS: 562-10-7
Formula: C₂₁H₂₈N₂O₅
MW: 388.5 g/mol

ZX-004169

Etophylline

CAS: 519-37-9
Formula: C₉H₁₂N₄O₃
MW: 224.22 g/mol

ZX-004170

Questions

APIs for China

Can Zemixal deliver APIs to China?

Yes. We ship by sea to Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan, 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 China?

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 NMPA is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to China take?

Allow 18–26 days for ocean transit or 3–5 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 China

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

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