Zambia · APIs

APIs shipped to Zambia

Zemixal supplies 385 products from its APIs range to buyers in Zambia. Locally, the main users are in copper and cobalt mining, mineral processing and smelting and agriculture and fertiliser blending. Regular consignments go to industrial centres such as Lusaka, Copperbelt (Kitwe, Ndola, Chingola) and Solwezi. Typical customers for this division are finished dosage formulators, generic dossier developers and veterinary drug manufacturers.

Zambia Sample products

385products in this division

30–40 dsea transit from India

4–6 dair freight

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Supplying APIs to Zambia

By sea, containers and LCL lots take roughly 30–40 days to Dar es Salaam (via road/TAZARA rail) and Durban (via road). Air cargo to Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda (LUN) takes 4–6 days, which suits small and urgent packs. The relevant authority is ZAMRA (Zambia Medicines Regulatory 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 Zambia

Authority	ZAMRA (Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority)
Seaports	Dar es Salaam (via road/TAZARA rail), Durban (via road), Walvis Bay (via road)
Airports	Lusaka Kenneth Kaunda (LUN), Ndola Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe (NLA)
Dangerous goods	IMDG by sea, IATA DGR by air

ZEMA licenses imports of hazardous substances and pesticides, so the importer should hold the licence before cargo leaves India. ZAMRA issues import permits for APIs and medicines. Sea freight reaches Zambia through Dar es Salaam, Durban, Walvis Bay or Beira under transit bonds, and the transit documents must match the bill of lading and invoice. Mining reagents such as cyanide or strong acids may need additional permits, and they require careful dangerous goods handling on the road leg as well as at sea under IMDG 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.
30–40 daysOcean transit to Dar es Salaam (via road/TAZARA 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: ZEMA (Zambia Environmental Management Agency).

Indicative total by sea: 37–57 days

By air: about 8–16 days in total.

Documents for Zambia

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
ZEMA import licence for hazardous substances where applicable
ZAMRA import permit for APIs and medicines
Transit documents via gateway port
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 Zambia

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

Full APIs range

Lornoxicam

CAS: 70374-39-9
Formula: C₁₃H₁₀ClN₃O₄S₂
MW: 371.8 g/mol

ZX-004005

Mefenamic Acid

CAS: 61-68-7
Formula: C₁₅H₁₅NO₂
MW: 241.28 g/mol

ZX-004006

Metaxalone

CAS: 1665-48-1
Formula: C₁₂H₁₅NO₃
MW: 221.25 g/mol

ZX-004007

Methocarbamol

CAS: 532-03-6
Formula: C₁₁H₁₅NO₅
MW: 241.24 g/mol

ZX-004008

Naproxen Sodium

CAS: 26159-34-2
Formula: C₁₄H₁₃NaO₃
MW: 252.24 g/mol

ZX-004009

Nimesulide

CAS: 51803-78-2
Formula: C₁₃H₁₂N₂O₅S
MW: 308.31 g/mol

ZX-004010

Paracetamol

CAS: 103-90-2
Formula: C₈H₉NO₂
MW: 151.16 g/mol

ZX-004011

Phenazopyridine

CAS: 136-40-3
Formula: C₁₁H₁₂ClN₅
MW: 249.7 g/mol

ZX-004012

Piroxicam

CAS: 36322-90-4
Formula: C₁₅H₁₃N₃O₄S
MW: 331.3 g/mol

ZX-004013

Probenecid

CAS: 57-66-9
Formula: C₁₃H₁₉NO₄S
MW: 285.36 g/mol

ZX-004014

Serratiopeptidase

CAS: 37312-62-2
Formula: C₄₆H₄₀N₈O₈
MW: 832.9 g/mol

ZX-004015

Sulindac

CAS: 38194-50-2
Formula: C₂₀H₁₇FO₃S
MW: 356.4 g/mol

ZX-004016

Questions

APIs for Zambia

Do you ship APIs to Zambia?

Yes. We ship by sea to Dar es Salaam (via road/TAZARA rail) and Durban (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 Zambia?

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 ZAMRA (Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority) is agreed with you at quote stage.

How long does delivery to Zambia take?

Allow 30–40 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 Zambia

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

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