Quinine Dihydrochloride from Canada
Quinine dihydrochloride is the dihydrochloride salt of quinine, preferred for intravenous administration in severe malaria cases due to high solubility. This fits HTS 2939.20.00.10 as a chemically defined quinine salt under Chapter 29's alkaloid provisions. Supplied as a sterile powder for reconstitution.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include stability data for anhydrous vs dihydrate forms; comply with FDA's bulk drug substance import requirements; avoid packaging that suggests retail sale to prevent Chapter 30 reclassification