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
125%
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)
9903.04.6093.5%Pharmaceuticals Annex IV: patented pharma articles — 100% floor rate
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
• 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