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.

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.

3003.39Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If in measured doses without retail packaging

Bulk medicaments in dosage form but not for retail sale shift to Chapter 30, heading 3003.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 30.8% vs 6.5%

If classified as sugar ether derivative

Gluconate relates to sugar acids; if emphasized as such, it could fall under 2940 for sugar esters/ethers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include salt formation details in technical data sheet for customs verification; ensure GMP sourcing documentation; watch for misclassification as finished medicine

Related Products under HTS 2933.49.60.00

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.

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.

Quinoline Yellow WS Dye Intermediate

Quinoline Yellow WS Dye Intermediate is a quinoline-based compound used in synthesizing the food colorant Quinoline Yellow. It falls under HTS 2933.49.60.00 as a non-fused quinoline heterocyclic listed in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI, prior to final dye formulation. Excluded from Chapter 32 coloring matters.