Mefloquine Hydrochloride from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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