Caffeine Anhydrous Powder from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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