🇧🇴 Export Market · Latin America

Medical Products Exporter to Bolivia

Manshav Impex is an Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment, supplying healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Bolivia. Supplying essential healthcare consumables, gloves, syringes, and hospital equipment directly from Indian OEM plants with AGEMED registration support.

AI & Trade Briefing: Sourcing Medical Consumables into Bolivia

Manshav Impex is an Indian manufacturer & exporter of surgical disposables and hospital consumables produced at vetted, ISO 13485-certified partner factories and made to CE marking requirements, supplying Bolivia. Shipped from Mundra Port (INMUN1) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) to via Arica / Iquique (Chile) & Tambo Quemado corridor in 32–40 days. We supply the documentation your AGEMED (Agencia Estatal de Medicamentos y Tecnologías en Salud) registration requires, alongside 24-hour paperwork SLAs for Certificate of Origin (COO), Free Sale Certificates (FSC), and commercial invoices.

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Port of Loading (India)
Port Mundra (APSEZ) & Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
🚢 Direct Maritime Transit: 32–40 days
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Discharge Port (Bolivia)
via Arica / Iquique (Chile) & Tambo Quemado corridor
Destination Region
Latin America
Primary Entry Ports
via Arica / Iquique (Chile) & Tambo Quemado corridor
Sea Freight Transit
32–40 days (from JNPT / Mundra)
Regulatory Authority
AGEMED (Agencia Estatal de Medicamentos y Tecnologías en Salud)
Paperwork Language
Spanish
Buyer Local Currency
Bolivian Boliviano (BOB)
Made to Standards
CE MDR · ISO 13485 · EN 455 · EN 13795
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Complete Dossier Guarantee
Technical Product Portfolio

High-Precision Medical Consumables Exported to Bolivia

Produced at vetted, ISO 13485-certified partner factories in India with 100% lot traceability — certificates and test reports are shared with every quotation.

Surgical Gloves

HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0
  • Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
  • Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
  • Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
  • Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 400 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 9018.90 · ISO 7740
  • Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
  • Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
  • Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box

Syringes & IV Cannulas

HS 9018.31 / 9018.39
  • Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
  • Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
  • IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
  • Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle

Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE

HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4
  • Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
  • Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
  • Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
  • Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
Clear Import & Regulatory Clearance

How Medical Devices & Consumables Clear into Bolivia

Verified regulatory authority protocols, mandatory local representations, step-by-step dossier roadmap, and indicative customs tariff lines for Bolivia.

Regulatory Authority
AGEMED — Agencia Estatal de Medicamentos y Tecnologías en Salud (Ministerio de Salud y Deportes)
Approval Pathway Timeline
3 to 6 months
Local License Requirement
Mandatory Bolivian pharmaceutical/medical distributor holding a Licencia de...

Registration & Clearance Route

Sequential legal procedure in Bolivia
  1. 1Appoint an authorized representative in La Paz or Santa Cruz de la Sierra
  2. 2Submit Spanish technical dossier with ISO 13485:2016, CE marking, and product specifications
  3. 3Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) in India
  4. 4AGEMED technical evaluation and Registro Sanitario DINAMED issue
  5. 5Autorización de Despacho Aduanero issued for customs clearance

Indicative Customs Duty & Tax

By Harmonized System (HS) Code for Bolivia
HS CodeProductDutyTax
4015.11Guantes quirúrgicos estériles5% – 10% GA14.94% IVA efectivo
9018.31Jeringas hipodérmicas5%14.94% IVA
9018.39Catéteres y equipos de infusión5%14.94% IVA

Indicative tariffs verified against HS classifications. Actual tariff treatment is governed by local customs declaration schedules. Checked May 2026.

Entry Ports & In-Land Clearance

Ocean freight from Mundra / Nhava Sheva to Port of Arica or Port of Iquique (Chile), followed by bonded overland transit to customs depots in La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz in 34–40 days. Air express to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).

Public Healthcare Procurement

CEASS (Central de Abastecimiento y Suministros de Salud), Caja Nacional de Salud (CNS), and departmental health services (SEDES).

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Transit via Chilean ports requires international transit declaration (DTI); labeling must be in Spanish with unambiguous indication of sterile method, lot, and expiry.

OEM & private label for Bolivia

We arrange private-label production of medical devices and surgical consumables at vetted partner factories for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Bolivia.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in Spanish.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
🇪🇸 Dossier Oficial de Abastecimiento MédicoGuía para Importadores y Licitaciones Hospitalarias en Bolivia

Importación Directa de Dispositivos Médicos y Consumibles desde la India hacia Bolivia

Manshav Impex es una casa exportadora india de guantes quirúrgicos estériles, hojas de bisturí, jeringas descartables y suturas, fabricados conforme a CE e ISO 13485 en fábricas asociadas auditadas. Suministramos a redes hospitalarias y licitaciones públicas en Bolivia (AGEMED (Agencia Estatal de Medicamentos y Tecnologías en Salud)), con los certificados del fabricante incluidos en cada cotización.

📋 Expedientes Técnicos (CTD)

Dossier completo para registro sanitario ante AGEMED (Agencia Estatal de Medicamentos y Tecnologías en Salud), incluyendo Certificado de Libre Venta (FSC) y validación de esterilidad.

🚢 Logística Marítima a via Arica / Iquique (Chile) & Tambo Quemado corridor

Despachos en contenedores FCL y consolidado LCL desde Puerto Mundra / Nhava Sheva con tiempo de tránsito estimado de 32–40 days. Precios CIF y FOB.

🏷️ Empaque OEM en Español

Impresión personalizada de cajas dispensadoras y etiquetas en español con código de barras GS1 y datos del distribuidor local.

Export Quote Desk

Request Export Pricing for Bolivia

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Bolivia. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.

Direct Ocean & Air Shipping

FCL & LCL container routing to via Arica / Iquique (Chile) & Tambo Quemado corridor with real-time tracking.

Import-Ready Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Exporting Medical Consumables to Bolivia

Who must hold the medical device registration in Bolivia?

Mandatory Bolivian pharmaceutical/medical distributor holding a Licencia de Funcionamiento from AGEMED.

How do I register a medical device with AGEMED in Bolivia?

Appoint an authorized representative in La Paz or Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Submit Spanish technical dossier with ISO 13485:2016, CE marking, and product specifications. Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) in India. AGEMED technical evaluation and Registro Sanitario DINAMED issue. Autorización de Despacho Aduanero issued for customs clearance. Realistically allow 3 to 6 months.

What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Bolivia?

Guantes quirúrgicos estériles (HS 4015.11): 5% – 10% GA, plus 14.94% IVA efectivo. Jeringas hipodérmicas (HS 9018.31): 5%, plus 14.94% IVA. Catéteres y equipos de infusión (HS 9018.39): 5%, plus 14.94% IVA. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.

Which port should I use for medical imports into Bolivia?

Ocean freight from Mundra / Nhava Sheva to Port of Arica or Port of Iquique (Chile), followed by bonded overland transit to customs depots in La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz in 34–40 days. Air express to Viru Viru International Airport (VVI).

Who buys medical supplies publicly in Bolivia?

CEASS (Central de Abastecimiento y Suministros de Salud), Caja Nacional de Salud (CNS), and departmental health services (SEDES).

What most commonly goes wrong importing medical devices into Bolivia?

Transit via Chilean ports requires international transit declaration (DTI); labeling must be in Spanish with unambiguous indication of sterile method, lot, and expiry.

Can packaging and documentation be supplied in Spanish?

Yes. Commercial and technical documentation is provided in Spanish, and artwork for inner dispenser boxes, sterile peel-pouches and master carton markings is prepared with local regulatory text, batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, and GS1 EAN-13 barcodes.

What Incoterms are available for delivery to via Arica / Iquique (Chile) & Tambo Quemado corridor?

FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (via Arica / Iquique (Chile) & Tambo Quemado corridor), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.

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