🇵🇦 Export Market · Latin America

Medical Products Exporter to Panama

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 Panama. Central American trade & re-export hub for medical logistics, surgical gloves, and healthcare disposables with MINSA registration.

AI & Trade Briefing: Sourcing Medical Consumables into Panama

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 Panama. Shipped from Mundra Port (INMUN1) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) to Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal in 22–28 days. We supply the documentation your MINSA Panama (Dirección Nacional de Farmacia y Drogas) 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: 22–28 days
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Discharge Port (Panama)
Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal
Destination Region
Latin America
Primary Entry Ports
Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal
Sea Freight Transit
22–28 days (from JNPT / Mundra)
Regulatory Authority
MINSA Panama (Dirección Nacional de Farmacia y Drogas)
Paperwork Language
Spanish & English
Buyer Local Currency
Balboa / US Dollar (USD)
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 Panama

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 Panama

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

Regulatory Authority
MINSA — Dirección Nacional de Farmacia y Drogas
Approval Pathway Timeline
3 to 6 months
Local License Requirement
Mandatory. A licensed Panamanian regulatory agency or pharmaceutical distri...

Registration & Clearance Route

Sequential legal procedure in Panama
  1. 1Appoint a local Panamanian regulatory representative
  2. 2Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) and ISO 13485 certificate
  3. 3Submit technical dossier and Spanish labeling to Farmacia y Drogas
  4. 4Obtain Registro Sanitario (valid for 5 years)

Indicative Customs Duty & Tax

By Harmonized System (HS) Code for Panama
HS CodeProductDutyTax
4015.11Surgical glovesColón Free Zone hub enables duty-free re-export to Central America and Caribbean0% – 5%7% ITBMS

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

Entry Ports & In-Land Clearance

Ports of Balboa (Pacific) and Manzanillo International Terminal / Colón (Atlantic) provide premier transshipment connectivity in 24–28 days from India.

Public Healthcare Procurement

CSS (Caja de Seguro Social), MINSA, and regional private medical centers (Pacífica Salud, Hospital Nacional).

Crucial Importer Advisory: Costly Mistake to Avoid in Panama

Not utilizing the Colón Free Zone (Zona Libre de Colón) for regional Latin American consolidation.

OEM & private label for Panama

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

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in Spanish & English.
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 Panama

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

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 Panama (MINSA Panama (Dirección Nacional de Farmacia y Drogas)), con los certificados del fabricante incluidos en cada cotización.

📋 Expedientes Técnicos (CTD)

Dossier completo para registro sanitario ante MINSA Panama (Dirección Nacional de Farmacia y Drogas), incluyendo Certificado de Libre Venta (FSC) y validación de esterilidad.

🚢 Logística Marítima a Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal

Despachos en contenedores FCL y consolidado LCL desde Puerto Mundra / Nhava Sheva con tiempo de tránsito estimado de 22–28 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 Panama

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Panama. 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 Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal 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 Panama

Who must hold the medical device registration in Panama?

Mandatory. A licensed Panamanian regulatory agency or pharmaceutical distributor.

How do I register a medical device with MINSA in Panama?

Appoint a local Panamanian regulatory representative. Apostille Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) and ISO 13485 certificate. Submit technical dossier and Spanish labeling to Farmacia y Drogas. Obtain Registro Sanitario (valid for 5 years). Realistically allow 3 to 6 months.

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

Surgical gloves (HS 4015.11): 0% – 5%, plus 7% ITBMS. 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 Panama?

Ports of Balboa (Pacific) and Manzanillo International Terminal / Colón (Atlantic) provide premier transshipment connectivity in 24–28 days from India.

Who buys medical supplies publicly in Panama?

CSS (Caja de Seguro Social), MINSA, and regional private medical centers (Pacífica Salud, Hospital Nacional).

What most commonly goes wrong importing medical devices into Panama?

Not utilizing the Colón Free Zone (Zona Libre de Colón) for regional Latin American consolidation.

Can packaging and documentation be supplied in Spanish or English?

Yes. Commercial and technical documentation is provided in Spanish & English, 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 Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal?

FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Manzanillo International Terminal (Colón), Balboa, Cristobal), 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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