Quinidine Sulfate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI and provide Certificate of Analysis; comply with FDA import requirements for bulk pharmaceuticals; ensure proper hazardous material declaration if shipped in quantities exceeding thresholds