Theobromine Powder from China
Theobromine (3,7-dimethylxanthine), a xanthine alkaloid with nitrogen-containing fused heterocyclic rings, extracted from cocoa or synthesized. Falls under 2933.99.8290 as 'other' aromatic heterocyclic nitrogen compounds not specifically named elsewhere. Used in pharmaceuticals and as a research chemical.
Duty Rate — China → United States
19%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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