Caffeine Anhydrous Powder from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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