Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate from Germany
Quinine sulfate dihydrate is a salt of the cinchona alkaloid quinine, used as an antimalarial drug and for treating leg cramps. It is classified under tariff item 2939.20.00 as a derivative salt of cinchona alkaloids, with the water of hydration considered a stabilizer per Chapter 29 Note 1(f).
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Provide the exact stoichiometry (dihydrate) and purity data on the commercial invoice
• Ensure the product is not put up in measured doses for retail sale, which could shift classification
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