Quinine Hydrochloride from Mexico
Quinine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of quinine, used intravenously for severe malaria treatment. It is classified under tariff item 2939.20.00 per Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1), which directs inorganic salts of organic compounds to the heading of the organic compound.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Provide the exact salt form (mono- or di-hydrochloride) and purity data on the invoice
• Ensure the product is not put up in measured doses for retail sale, which could shift classification to heading 30.04
• Verify if a Canadian import permit is required for pharmaceutical ingredients