Caffeine Anhydrous USP from Canada
Caffeine anhydrous is a purine alkaloid featuring pyrimidine rings, used in pharmaceuticals, energy products, and as a chemical standard. It is covered by HTS 2933.59.70.00 as an aromatic heterocyclic compound described in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. The classification reflects its chemically defined structure.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
110%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6093.5%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit USP certificate and batch analysis to confirm anhydrous form and purity above 99%
• Declare exact CAS number (58-08-2) on entry docs to match note 3 specifications
• Watch for contamination claims; test for heavy metals per pharmacopeia standards pre-shipment