Caffeine Anhydrous Powder from Japan
Pure caffeine (1,3,7-trimethylxanthine), a purine alkaloid with a fused pyrimidine-imidazole ring system containing nitrogen hetero-atoms only. Classified under 2933.99.8290 as a heterocyclic compound with nitrogen hetero-atoms only, aromatic, not elsewhere specified. Used in pharmaceuticals, energy drinks, and as a chemical intermediate.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis (COA) verifying purity >98% and absence of contaminants
• Comply with FDA food additive regulations if destined for beverage or supplement use
• Label as 'not for direct food use' if technical grade to avoid misclassification issues