Quinine Hydrochloride Dihydrate from Germany
Quinine hydrochloride dihydrate is a salt of the quinoline alkaloid quinine, used in antimalarial treatments and tonic water production. Classified under HTS 2933.49.70.00 as a quinoline ring-system compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms, in salt form per Chapter 29 note on organic salts. This chemically defined compound is imported for both pharmaceutical and food/beverage applications.
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
• Dual FDA/TTB approval needed for pharma vs. food use; declare intended end-use to prevent misclassification
• Include salt formation details and water content in CoA; customs verifies against Chapter 29 salt classification rules