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.

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.

2939.59.00.00Lower: Free vs 6.5%

If modified with additional heterocyclic oxygen functions

Structural modifications adding oxygen heteroatoms classify under later heading 2939.

2940.00.60.00Higher: 30.8% vs 6.5%

If in salt form like aminophylline

Sugar ethers/esters and salts of chapter 29 products go to heading 2940.

3003.39Higher: 10% vs 6.5%

If pre-formulated into tablets or capsules

Medicaments in measured doses exclude from chapter 29 per note exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit USP certificate and HPLC chromatograms verifying identity and impurity profile

Declare therapeutic chemical status to prevent misclassification as finished dosage

Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for bulk pharmaceutical chemicals

Related Products under HTS 2933.99.79.00

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.

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.