Quinine Sulfate for Tonic Water from Canada
Technical grade quinine sulfate specifically purified for beverage industry use in tonic water production, meeting food chemical codex standards. Still classified under HTS 2939.20.00.10 as the pure alkaloid salt per Chapter 29, not as a food additive.
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
• Comply with FDA food additive petition status; provide heavy metals and residual solvents data; declare intended end-use to prevent beverage classification