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Food Grade Caffeine Powder from Germany

Caffeine meeting FCC (Food Chemicals Codex) standards for use in beverages and confections. Synthetic alkaloid classified under HTS 2939.30.00.00 as a separate chemically defined compound. Particle size optimized for dissolution in soft drinks.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.04.6215%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
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include FDA GRAS affirmation or self-determination letter; Specify maximum use levels per 21 CFR 172.515; Separate from pharmaceutical grade to avoid drug classification