Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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