🇸🇳 Export Market · West Africa

Medical Products Exporter to Senegal

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 Senegal. Key West African maritime gateway (Dakar) for medical surgical devices, sterile gloves, surgical blades, and SEN-PNA hospital procurement.

AI & Trade Briefing: Sourcing Medical Consumables into Senegal

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 Senegal. Shipped from Mundra Port (INMUN1) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA1) to Dakar in 24–30 days. We supply the documentation your ARP (Agence Sénégalaise de Réglementation Pharmaceutique) 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: 24–30 days
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Discharge Port (Senegal)
Dakar
Destination Region
West Africa
Primary Entry Ports
Dakar
Sea Freight Transit
24–30 days (from JNPT / Mundra)
Regulatory Authority
ARP (Agence Sénégalaise de Réglementation Pharmaceutique)
Paperwork Language
French
Buyer Local Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
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 Senegal

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 Senegal

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

Regulatory Authority
ARP — Agence Sénégalaise de Réglementation Pharmaceutique
Approval Pathway Timeline
3 to 5 months
Local License Requirement
Mandatory licensed Senegalese pharmaceutical distributor holding an Agrémen...

Registration & Clearance Route

Sequential legal procedure in Senegal
  1. 1Designate an authorized local partner in Dakar
  2. 2Submit technical dossier in French (ISO 13485, CE mark, test reports per EN 455 / ISO 7886)
  3. 3Submit legalized Certificate of Free Sale (CFS)
  4. 4ARP review and issuance of Autorisation de Mise sur le Marché (AMM)

Indicative Customs Duty & Tax

By Harmonized System (HS) Code for Senegal
HS CodeProductDutyTax
4015.11Gants chirurgicaux stériles5% (TEC CEDEAO)18% TVA
9018.31Seringues hypodermiques5%18% TVA
9018.39Cathéters intraveineux5%18% TVA

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

Entry Ports & In-Land Clearance

Autonomous Port of Dakar (PAD) receives ocean containers in 22–28 days from Port Nhava Sheva. Air cargo to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Public Healthcare Procurement

SEN-PNA (Pharmacie Nationale d'Approvisionnement), Ministry of Health tenders, and private hospital networks across Dakar and Thiès.

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Packaging and user instructions must be in French; carton labels must show lot number, expiry, and storage temperature limits for tropical Sahelian climate.

OEM & private label for Senegal

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

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in French.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
🇫🇷 Dossier d'Approvisionnement Médical OfficielGuide pour Importateurs et Appels d'Offres Hospitaliers en Senegal

Importation Directe de Dispositifs Médicaux d'Inde vers Senegal

Manshav Impex est une maison d'exportation indienne de dispositifs médicaux fabriqués selon ISO 13485 et le marquage CE (MDR UE 2017/745) dans des usines partenaires auditées, spécialisée dans la fourniture aux centrales d'achats hospitalières, ministères de la santé et distributeurs agréés en Senegal — les certificats du fabricant accompagnent chaque devis.

📋 Homologation & Enregistrement

Dossiers techniques complets (format CTD), Certificat de Vente Libre (FSC) légalisé et certificats de conformité pour ARP (Agence Sénégalaise de Réglementation Pharmaceutique).

🚢 Acheminement Maritime vers Dakar

Expéditions FCL et LCL depuis Port Mundra et Port Nhava Sheva (JNPT) vers Dakar en 24–30 days. Conditions CIF et FOB sécurisées.

🏷️ Étiquetage OEM en Français

Conditionnement sous marque personnalisée avec notices d'utilisation en français, codes barres GS1 et conformité réglementaire.

🌍 Tender Documentation on Request

Ministry Tender Pack & Product Specification Dossier

Our export desk prepares tender documentation for Ministries of Health, Central Medical Stores and hospital supply boards in Senegal. Tell us the tender and we send the matching certificates and product documents.

Export Quote Desk

Request Export Pricing for Senegal

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Senegal. 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 Dakar 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 Senegal

Who must hold the medical device registration in Senegal?

Mandatory licensed Senegalese pharmaceutical distributor holding an Agrément d'Importation.

How do I register a medical device with ARP in Senegal?

Designate an authorized local partner in Dakar. Submit technical dossier in French (ISO 13485, CE mark, test reports per EN 455 / ISO 7886). Submit legalized Certificate of Free Sale (CFS). ARP review and issuance of Autorisation de Mise sur le Marché (AMM). Realistically allow 3 to 5 months.

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

Gants chirurgicaux stériles (HS 4015.11): 5% (TEC CEDEAO), plus 18% TVA. Seringues hypodermiques (HS 9018.31): 5%, plus 18% TVA. Cathéters intraveineux (HS 9018.39): 5%, plus 18% TVA. 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 Senegal?

Autonomous Port of Dakar (PAD) receives ocean containers in 22–28 days from Port Nhava Sheva. Air cargo to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Who buys medical supplies publicly in Senegal?

SEN-PNA (Pharmacie Nationale d'Approvisionnement), Ministry of Health tenders, and private hospital networks across Dakar and Thiès.

What most commonly goes wrong importing medical devices into Senegal?

Packaging and user instructions must be in French; carton labels must show lot number, expiry, and storage temperature limits for tropical Sahelian climate.

Can packaging and documentation be supplied in French?

Yes. Commercial and technical documentation is provided in French, 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 Dakar?

FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Dakar), 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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