Quinine Base (from Salts) from Japan
Quinine alkaloid liberated from its salts, appearing as a white amorphous powder with characteristic bitter taste. While the base itself may have different classification, bulk quinine derived from approved salts maintains HTS 2939.20.00.10 status under alkaloid provisions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm conversion yield documentation from salt to base; ensure no solvent residues violating Chapter 29 purity notes; test for optical rotation confirming natural source