Mefloquine Hydrochloride from China
Mefloquine hydrochloride is a quinoline methanol derivative used for malaria chemoprophylaxis, featuring a 4-quinoline ring with trifluoromethyl substitution. Classified in HTS 2933.49.70.00 as a non-fused quinoline heterocyclic nitrogen compound per chapter definitions. This API is imported for solid oral dosage production.
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
• Psychiatric side effect disclosure in SDS; customs may require additional safety data sheets
• Fluorinated derivative - declare halogen content per chapter note on halogenated derivatives