Caffeine Anhydrous Powder USP

Pure caffeine anhydrous powder meeting United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards, chemically defined as 1,3,7-trimethylxanthine. Classified under HTS 2939.30.00.00 as a synthetic alkaloid in pure form for pharmaceutical and supplement applications. Used in energy drinks, tablets, and medications for its stimulant properties.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFreeFree
🇲🇽MexicoFreeFree
🇨🇦CanadaFreeFree
🇩🇪GermanyFreeFree
🇯🇵JapanFreeFree

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3004.90Higher: 10% vs Free

If formulated into finished dosage tablets or capsules

When processed into retail pharmaceutical preparations, it shifts from bulk chemical to medicaments of Chapter 30.

2106.90.94.00Higher: 26% vs Free

If added to food/beverage products like energy drinks

Incorporation into finished food products classifies under Chapter 21 food preparations rather than pure alkaloids.

3824.99Higher: 15% vs Free

If mixed with carriers/excipients as chemical preparation

Mixtures not qualifying as separate compounds fall under chemical preparations if not purely chemically defined.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify USP certificate of analysis and purity ≥98.5% to meet FDA import standards; Include Drug Master File if for pharmaceutical use; Watch for contamination risks during transport requiring sealed packaging

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Caffeine Monohydrate Crystals USP

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