Czech Republic
Carbon glassy, spherical powder, 2-12 μm, BP/USP/EP/Ph. Eur., ACS
- CAS
- 7440-44-0
- Formula
- C
- MW
- 12.01 g/mol
ZX-037589
Europe
Chemicals shipped to Czech Republic
The Czech Republic has a deep chemical tradition and a broad buyer base. Prague and Brno host generic pharmaceutical producers and research institutes that order APIs, impurity reference standards and lab reagents, while Pardubice and Ústí nad Labem are centres for dyes, pigments and organic intermediates. Litvínov runs refining and petrochemicals, Ostrava supports heavy industry, and automotive components, glass, ceramics and fertiliser producers add demand for inorganic and specialty chemicals. As the country is landlocked, Zemixal routes sea freight from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Koper or Rotterdam, then by rail or barge inland, with total transit of about 28 to 36 days. Air cargo to Prague or Ostrava usually takes 4 to 6 days. Every lot carries a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS.
VapiNhava Sheva / MundraHamburg (via rail)sea 28–36 daysPrague (PRG)air 4–6 days
Czech Republic at a glance
| Capital | Prague |
|---|---|
| Currency | Czech koruna (CZK) |
| Languages | Czech |
| Discharge seaports | Hamburg (via rail), Bremerhaven (via rail), Koper (via rail), Rotterdam (via rail/barge) |
| Arrival airports | Prague (PRG), Ostrava (OSR) |
| Sea transit from India | 28–36 days port to port |
| Air transit | 4–6 days |
| Chemical regulator | ECHA (EU REACH & CLP) |
| Pharma regulator | SÚKL / EMA |
Transit timeline by sea
- 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.
- 28–36 daysOcean transit to Hamburg (via rail)
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: ECHA (EU REACH & CLP).
Indicative door to door by sea: 35–53 days
By air the same journey usually takes 8–16 days from order to delivery.
Importing chemicals into Czech Republic
Czech imports fall under EU REACH and CLP. Registration for substances at 1 tonne or more per year is held by the EU importer or an Only Representative, and SDS and labels must be in Czech. APIs need an EU written confirmation or equivalent GMP standing and must go to a SÚKL-authorised importer. Sea cargo can be cleared at Hamburg or Koper, or moved under transit with a T1 document and cleared at a Czech rail terminal, so agree the clearance point before booking.
Main buying sectors
Generic pharmaceuticalsPetrochemicals & refiningAutomotive components & coatingsDyes, pigments & organic intermediatesGlass & ceramicsFertilisers & inorganic chemicals
Industrial hubs we deliver to
Prague · Pardubice · Ústí nad Labem · Litvínov · Brno · Ostrava
Document checklist
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Certificate of Origin
- Certificate of Analysis (COA)
- Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
- REACH registration number or Only Representative declaration (substances ≥1 t/yr)
- SDS in REACH Annex II format in the local language (supplied to the EU importer)
- EU Written Confirmation for API imports (Art. 46b Directive 2001/83/EC)
- EORI number of the EU importer (customs declaration)
- Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable
- T1 transit document where cleared inland
The exact set depends on product, quantity and end use. We confirm it in writing with every quotation.
Why buyers in Czech Republic order from Zemixal
Multimodal routing via Hamburg or Koper and air cargo to Prague give Czech pharma, dye and petrochemical buyers flexible supply from India.
By division
What we supply to Czech Republic
Ordered by how often buyers in Czech Republic ask for them.
Lab Reagents
Reagent-grade salts, acids, indicators, titrants, standard solutions and synthesis reagents fo…
3,487 productsAPIs
Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients across anti-infective, CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic,…
385 productsImpurity Reference Standards
Pharmacopoeial impurities, nitrosamines, metabolites, labelled internal standards and API work…
20,060 productsPharmaceutical Intermediates
Organic and heterocyclic building blocks, key starting materials and API process intermediates…
14,468 productsSolvents (HPLC & GC)
HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, anhydrous and bulk solvents in bottles to drums, packed for saf…
590 productsSpecialty Chemicals
Polymers, monomers, dyes, flavours, essential oils, water treatment and process chemicals for…
876 productsInorganics & Metals
Inorganic salts, rare earths, high-purity metals, nanomaterials, sputtering targets, optics an…
5,293 productsBiochemicals
Amino acids, buffers, carbohydrates, enzyme substrates, nucleotides, media, stains and natural…
2,841 productsLab Reagents: a sample for Czech Republic
Carbon glassy, spherical powder, 2-12 μm, USP, pharma grade
- CAS
- 7440-44-0
- Formula
- C
- MW
- 12.01 g/mol
ZX-037590
4-Nitrobenzenediazonium tetrafluoroborate, AR 97%
- CAS
- 456-27-9
- Formula
- C6H4BF4N3O2
- MW
- 236.92 g/mol
ZX-037619
Alcian blue 8GX, for spectroscopy, for microscopy 50%
- CAS
- 33864-99-2
- Formula
- C56H70Cl4CuN16S4
- MW
- 1300.9 g/mol
ZX-037620
Questions
Shipping to Czech Republic
Should we clear customs at the seaport or at a Czech inland terminal?
Both work. Clearing at Hamburg or Koper is simpler if your broker operates there, while moving the container under a T1 transit document and clearing inland suits buyers with a local broker. Tell us your choice before booking so the bill of lading and documents match.
Do Pardubice dye and pigment producers find organic intermediates in your catalogue?
Many organic intermediates and specialty chemicals used in dyes and pigments are listed. Paste your CAS numbers into the Bulk CAS lookup to see matches, or search by name, formula or ZX catalogue number. Items not listed can be requested through the RFQ page.
Which Incoterms suit a landlocked destination like Czechia?
FCA, CPT, CIP, DAP and DDP fit multimodal routing well because they cover the inland leg. Buyers with their own forwarder often choose FOB or CFR to Hamburg or Koper. EXW and CIF are also available. State your preference and we quote on that basis.
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