Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate from Japan
Quinine sulfate dihydrate is a salt derivative of the cinchona alkaloid quinine, used primarily as an antimalarial medication. It falls under HTS 2939.20.0050 as a derivative salt of cinchona alkaloids, specifically classified as 'other' within this subheading. This pure chemical compound is supplied for pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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
• Obtain FDA approval and provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >98% as required for pharmaceutical precursors
• Include detailed chemical structure documentation to verify classification under cinchona alkaloids vs other alkaloids
• Ensure proper DEA registration if final product requires controlled substance handling