Caffeine Anhydrous Powder from China
Pure caffeine anhydrous is a xanthine alkaloid classified as a heterocyclic nitrogen compound under HTS 2933.99.90.00 due to its purine ring structure. It is imported as a pharmaceutical intermediate or drug ingredient for energy supplements and medications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
16.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify COA confirms purity >98% as drugs require strict quality documentation
• Include FDA Drug Master File if used in finished pharmaceuticals
• Avoid misclassification as food additive which falls under Chapter 21