Caffeine Anhydrous Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.6211.3%Patented pharmaceutical articles that are the product of Japan, of a European Union member country, of South Korea, of Switzerland, or of Liechtenstein as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (f) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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