Primaquine Phosphate from Japan
Primaquine phosphate is a synthetic 8-aminoquinoline antimalarial drug targeting liver-stage malaria parasites, containing the requisite quinoline ring system. Falls under HTS 2933.49.70.00 as an other quinoline heterocyclic with nitrogen hetero-atoms only. Imported as high-purity chemical for tablet manufacturing.
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
• G6PD deficiency warnings required on SDS; include toxicity data for customs health/safety review
• Verify no metal impurities per Chapter 29 coordination compound exclusions