1-Methylxanthine

1-Methylxanthine is a purine alkaloid metabolite and research chemical with nitrogen-only heterocyclic structure under 2933. Covered by additional U.S. note 3 specifications. Used in biochemical research and pharmaceutical synthesis.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.5%6.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6.5%6.5%
🇨🇦Canada6.5%6.5%
🇩🇪Germany6.5%6.5%
🇯🇵Japan6.5%6.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2933.59.15.00Same rate: 6.5%

If non-aromatic saturated structure

Saturated heterocyclic compounds classify earlier in 2933.59, not aromatic subheading.

2924.29Higher: 16.5% vs 6.5%

If classified primarily by carboxamide function

If nitrogen function dominates over heterocyclic, moves to chapter 29 heading 2924.

3822Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If diagnostic reagent grade with added stabilizers

Lab reagents with formulation additives exclude from pure compounds in chapter 29.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include NMR or mass spec data confirming structure matches reference standard

Label as 'research chemical - not for human consumption' to avoid FDA drug scrutiny

Verify no heavy metal contaminants per USP <232> limits for pharma intermediates

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Caffeine Anhydrous Powder

Pure caffeine anhydrous is a xanthine alkaloid classified as a heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms only, specifically under aromatic or modified aromatic structures in heading 2933. It falls into 2933.99.79.00 due to U.S. note 3 specifications for certain pharmaceutical intermediates. Used in energy drinks, supplements, and medications.

Theophylline USP Grade

Theophylline is a methylxanthine drug and bronchodilator, a purine derivative with fused heterocyclic nitrogen rings fitting 2933 classification. Specified in U.S. note 3 to section VI for this subheading. Used in respiratory medications and as chemical intermediate.

Paraxanthine

Paraxanthine, a caffeine metabolite, features dimethylxanthine structure with nitrogen hetero-atoms in fused rings, aromatic per 2933.99. Falls under U.S. note 3 products. Applied in sports nutrition and metabolic research.

Theobromine Powder

Theobromine, a xanthine alkaloid from cocoa, has purine heterocyclic nitrogen structure qualifying for 2933.99.79.00 per U.S. note 3. Used in cosmetics, pharma intermediates, and veterinary medicine.

8-Bromotheophylline

8-Bromotheophylline serves as a pharmaceutical intermediate with halogenated xanthine structure, nitrogen heterocyclic only per chapter notes. Included in U.S. note 3 products for 2933.99.79.00. Used in synthesis of bronchodilators.

Pentoxifylline API

Pentoxifylline is a xanthine derivative used as active pharmaceutical ingredient for circulation disorders, with methylxanthine core fitting 2933 nitrogen heterocycles. U.S. note 3 designated product. Bulk API form excludes finished drugs.