Quinidine Sulfate from Japan

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.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

6.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Provide certificates of analysis confirming purity and quinoline structure to avoid reclassification under Chapter 30 finished pharmaceuticals

Ensure DEA registration if importing quantities subject to controlled substance regulations, as quinidine is a Schedule IV drug

Label shipments clearly as 'pharmaceutical reference standard' to prevent customs confusion with finished dosage forms