Quinine Hydrochloride from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm exact chemical purity and provide supplier's CoA matching note 3 specifications; adhere to FDA import alerts for quinine products; label clearly to distinguish pharmaceutical from food-grade uses