Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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