Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate

Quinine sulfate dihydrate, derived from cinchona bark or synthesized, used for malaria treatment and tonic water. HTS 2939.80.0050 covers this alkaloid salt as 'other' derivative.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%+25.0%31.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%—6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%—6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%—6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%—6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2202.99Lower: 24.9% vs 31.5%

If dissolved in tonic water for retail

Beverage preparations containing quinine classify under non-alcoholic beverages Chapter 22.

3004.90Lower: 10% vs 31.5%

If in finished antimalarial tablets

Medicinal formulations shift from bulk chemicals to Chapter 30 medicaments.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 31.5%

If crude cinchona bark extract

Natural plant extracts remain in Chapter 12, not isolated alkaloid derivatives.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• FDA GRAS notification required for food use; pharma imports need DMF filing

• Declare dihydrate water content accurately (7% max); affects duty calculation per pure alkaloid basis

• EU REACH registration mandatory; test for cinchonidine impurities per pharmacopeia