Quinine Sulfate Dihydrate from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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