Quinine Hydrochloride from Japan
Quinine hydrochloride is a water-soluble salt of quinine alkaloid, widely used in injectable antimalarial treatments and tonic water production. Classified under HTS 2939.20.00.10 as a quinine salt per Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined organic compounds. It appears as a colorless to white crystalline powder.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6215%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% 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
• Provide drug master file (DMF) references if applicable; check for DEA scheduling (none for quinine) but confirm no narcotic contaminants; use ISBP for bulk pharma shipments to prevent valuation disputes