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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in measured doses for retail sale
Medicaments in dosage form, even containing quinoline compounds, move to Chapter 30.
If classified by oxygen function rather than ring
Alternative chemical function headings may apply if quinoline not principal characteristic.
If crude extraction from natural sources
Less refined alkaloid extracts may fall under quaternary ammonium compounds.
Not sure which classification is right?
Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Include WHO prequalification documents if supplying antimalarial programs to expedite customs clearance
• Verify compliance with FDA bulk drug substance regulations; provide DMF references
• Avoid packaging resembling retail dosage forms to prevent misclassification as Chapter 30 products
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.
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.
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.