Primaquine Phosphate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit G6PD deficiency warnings in safety data sheets as required for antimalarial imports
• Provide batch certificates confirming absence of chloroquine contamination
• Declare as 'API - not for direct human use' to maintain bulk chemical classification