Theobromine Powder from Japan
Theobromine is a methylxanthine alkaloid with fused pyrimidine rings in its purine structure, used in pharmaceuticals and as a chemical intermediate. Classified under HTS 2933.59.70.00 due to its aromatic nature and inclusion in additional U.S. note 3 to section VI. It qualifies as a separate chemically defined heterocyclic compound.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Pharmaceuticals: patented pharma from JP/EU/KR/CH/LI — 15% floor rate
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Provide spectroscopic data (NMR, IR) confirming pyrimidine ring structure for CBP verification
• Ensure packaging meets UN standards for chemical transport if in powder form over certain quantities
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial use, which could trigger reclassification