Theobromine Powder from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
6.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Certify microbial limits per USP <61> for pharmaceutical intermediate use
• Include origin certificate if from natural extraction vs synthetic to determine MFN rates
• Segregate from food-grade shipments to avoid chapter 21 contamination issues