Nicotine Bitartrate

Nicotine bitartrate is a salt of nicotine, featuring a pyridine ring (isoquinoline-related) used in smoking cessation therapies. Though Chapter 29 excludes some, this synthetic form qualifies under HTS 2933.49.60.00 per additional U.S. note 3 for specific quinoline/isoquinoline compounds. Salts follow parent classification.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

2403.91Higher: 360% vs 6.5%

If derived from tobacco extraction

Natural nicotine from tobacco falls under Chapter 24 as tobacco derivatives.

2939Higher: 16.5% vs 6.5%

If considered vegetable alkaloid

Unmodified plant alkaloids including nicotine are in 2939.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare DEA controlled substance status if applicable; ensure child-resistant packaging compliance; verify not classified as tobacco extract

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Quinidine Sulfate

Quinidine sulfate is a cinchona alkaloid derivative containing a quinoline ring system, used primarily as an antiarrhythmic medication to treat heart rhythm disorders. It falls under HTS 2933.49.60.00 as a heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only in a quinoline ring-system, specifically listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for certain pharmaceutical intermediates and products. This classification applies to its pure chemical form without further fusion.

Quinine Hydrochloride

Quinine hydrochloride, a salt of the quinoline-containing alkaloid quinine, is used for malaria treatment and as a flavoring agent in tonic water. Classified under HTS 2933.49.60.00 due to its quinoline ring structure and listing in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI for specific heterocyclic compounds. The hydrochloride form remains under this heading per chapter notes on salts.

Quinidine Gluconate

Quinidine gluconate is a water-soluble salt form of quinidine with a quinoline ring, used orally for cardiac arrhythmia management. It is classified in HTS 2933.49.60.00 as a non-fused quinoline heterocyclic compound referenced in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Chapter note (C)(1) keeps organic salts with the parent compound.

Chloroquine Phosphate

Chloroquine phosphate contains a quinoline ring system and is used as an antimalarial and anti-inflammatory drug. This synthetic heterocyclic compound falls under HTS 2933.49.60.00 per additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, as a non-fused quinoline derivative. The phosphate salt retains classification with the parent quinoline base.

Primaquine Phosphate

Primaquine phosphate is a synthetic 8-aminoquinoline derivative used for radical cure of Plasmodium vivax malaria. It qualifies for HTS 2933.49.60.00 as a quinoline ring-system compound listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, not further fused. The phosphate salt follows the parent compound per chapter classification rules.

Mefloquine Hydrochloride

Mefloquine hydrochloride features a quinoline ring and is employed as an antimalarial for prophylaxis and treatment. Classified under HTS 2933.49.60.00 for quinoline heterocycles specified in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. Its structure fits non-fused quinoline systems without other heteroatoms.