U.S. imports of Cinchona Alkaloids and Derivatives: Quinine and Others (HS 293920) totaled $614K in September 2026, imported from 5 countries.
Cinchona Alkaloids and Derivatives: Quinine and Others imports of $614K in September 2026 ran 97% above the year-to-date monthly average of $312K.
Last updated: September 2026 dataQuinine and its salts (2939200010) — extracted from the bark of Cinchona trees — remain the defining commercial article in this heading, used in antimalarial pharmaceuticals and as a bittering agent in tonic water, with other cinchona alkaloids such as quinidine classified under 2939200050. Germany leads US imports, followed by China and Indonesia; Indonesia's position reflects its status as a significant Cinchona bark producer, while Germany and China supply processed alkaloid and pharmaceutical-grade material. Quinine sulfate as a pharmaceutical API is subject to FDA admissibility review, while food-grade quinine used as a flavoring is regulated separately under FDA food additive provisions.
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Pharmaceutical-grade quinine sulfate intended as an active ingredient in antimalarial drugs is subject to full FDA drug admissibility review, requiring the foreign facility to be FDA-registered and the product to be covered by an approved NDA or ANDA. Food-grade quinine used as a bittering agent in beverages is regulated as a food additive under 21 CFR, with strict limits on permissible concentration. Importers must clearly document the intended use and grade on the entry to ensure the correct regulatory pathway is applied. Consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel for admissibility guidance.
Quinine and quinidine are diastereomers — mirror-image alkaloids with distinct pharmacological profiles. Both classify within heading 2939200050 (other cinchona alkaloids and derivatives) unless the specific compound is quinine or its salts, which fall under 2939200010. The distinction matters because the two lines may carry different duty rates and are tracked separately in trade statistics. Importers should confirm the specific compound by INN and CAS number on the Certificate of Analysis to support accurate classification.
Subheading 8 of 18 in heading 2939
Subheading 293920 · $614K of $47.4M
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $4.1M of Cinchona Alkaloids and Derivatives: Quinine and Others.
Through September 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · September 2026
origin
Germany and Indonesia together supply 82% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939200010 | Quinine and Its Salts | $208K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| 2939200050 | Alkaloids of Cinchona and Their Derivatives | $12K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939200010 | Quinine and Its Salts | $104K |
| 2939200050 | Alkaloids of Cinchona and Their Derivatives | $9K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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