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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing additional oxygen hetero-atoms in structure
Caffeine derivatives with oxygen functions shift to heading 2939 for other heterocyclic compounds.
If put up in dosage form for retail therapeutic use
Chapter 29 excludes immunological products; finished pharma forms go to chapter 30.
If imported as mixture with excipients exceeding 95% purity threshold
Mixtures not qualifying as separate chemically defined compounds fall under chapter 38.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >98% and absence of impurities listed in chapter exclusions
• Include end-use declaration to avoid reclassification under chapter 30 if pharmaceutical grade
• Ensure proper UN packaging for Hazard Class 6.1 toxic substance during transport
Related Products under HTS 2933.99.79.00
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.
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.
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.