Primaquine Phosphate

Primaquine phosphate is a synthetic 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial drug containing the requisite quinoline ring structure. It qualifies for HTS 2933.49.26.00 as a drug under the quinoline/isoquinoline compounds provision. Used in bulk form for global malaria eradication programs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany6.5%β€”6.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan6.5%β€”6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2921.59Higher: 16.5% vs 6.5%

If classified by amino function

Amino-nitrogen heterocyclic compounds heading if quinoline ring not determining characteristic.

3004.20.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If containing hormones or steroids

If formulated with additional active ingredients, may shift to specific medicament categories.

2941.90.10Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If antibiotics with quinoline structure

Quinolone antibiotics like ciprofloxacin fall under separate antibiotic provisions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Submit G6PD deficiency warnings in safety data sheets as required for antimalarial imports

β€’ Provide batch certificates confirming absence of chloroquine contamination

β€’ Declare as 'API - not for direct human use' to maintain bulk chemical classification

Related Products under HTS 2933.49.26.00

Quinidine Sulfate

Quinidine sulfate is a cinchona alkaloid derivative containing a quinoline ring system, used primarily as an antiarrhythmic drug for treating heart rhythm disorders. It falls under HTS 2933.49.26.00 as a quinoline-based heterocyclic compound classified as a drug, not elsewhere specified. This pure chemical form is imported for pharmaceutical manufacturing or compounding.

Quinine Hydrochloride

Quinine hydrochloride, derived from cinchona bark, features a quinoline ring and serves as an antimalarial and muscle relaxant. Classified under HTS 2933.49.26.00 as a drug containing quinoline ring system, not further fused. Imported as bulk active pharmaceutical ingredient for tablet production.

Mefloquine Hydrochloride

Mefloquine hydrochloride is a 4-quinoline methanol derivative used for malaria prophylaxis, featuring the required quinoline ring system. Falls under HTS 2933.49.26.00 as a specified drug. Bulk API imported for military and travel medicine applications.

Chloroquine Phosphate

Chloroquine phosphate, a 4-aminoquinoline, contains the quinoline ring system and functions as an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory drug. Classified under HTS 2933.49.26.00 as a quinoline drug. Bulk powder imported for hospital compounding pharmacies.

Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate

Hydroxychloroquine sulfate is a 4-aminoquinoline derivative with hydroxy substitution, retaining the quinoline ring structure for antimalarial and autoimmune treatment. HTS 2933.49.26.00 applies as a drug under quinoline compounds. Imported as API for generic drug production.

Pamaquine Base

Pamaquine (plasmoquine) is an 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial with quinoline ring system, historically significant in malaria treatment. Classifies under HTS 2933.49.26.00 as other quinoline drugs. Rare import for research and reference standards.