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U.S. imports of cinchona alkaloids and derivatives: quinine and others (HS 293920) totaled $490K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Cinchona Alkaloids and Derivatives: Quinine and Others imports of $490K in April 2026 ran 61% above the year-to-date monthly average of $304K.
Last updated: April 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.
Monthly import values over time
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | $293K | $7K | -$286K |
| CHINA | $198K | -- | -$198K |
| CANADA | -- | $5K | +$5K |
| MADAGASCAR | -- | -- | -- |
| KOREA, SOUTH | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2939200010 | QUININE AND ITS SALTS | $490K | -- |
| 2939200050 | ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES | $0 | -- |
QUININE AND ITS SALTS
ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939200010 | QUININE AND ITS SALTS | $7K |
| 2939200050 | ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES | $5K |
QUININE AND ITS SALTS
55.0K gm
ALKALOIDS OF CINCHONA AND THEIR DERIVATIVES
22.0K gm
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $293K | -- | -$293K |
| Indiana | $198K | -- | -$198K |
| New Jersey | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $293K | -- | -$293K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $198K | -- | -$198K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $7K | +$7K |