Theobromine Powder from Japan
Theobromine (3,7-dimethylxanthine), a methylxanthine alkaloid with fused nitrogen-heterocyclic rings, extracted for pharmaceutical and food applications. Falls under HTS 2933.99.9701 as 'other' heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atoms only. Excluded from 2939 as it's often supplied in pure form rather than crude alkaloid mixtures.
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
• Verify COA shows single isomer purity; mixtures of xanthine isomers fall under Chapter note (b)
• Include stabilizer declaration if present; Chapter note (f) allows but requires proof of necessity