Quinine Gluconate from Japan
Quinine gluconate is a gluconate salt of quinine, a cinchona alkaloid, used in intramuscular malaria treatments with reduced toxicity. It falls under tariff item 2939.20.00 as a salt derivative of cinchona alkaloids, per Chapter 29 salt classification rules. The product is imported in bulk for pharmaceutical use.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the gluconate salt is derived from quinine and not another alkaloid
• Provide a certificate of analysis showing purity and chemical structure
• Be aware of any import restrictions on pharmaceutical ingredients