Pharmaceutical Grade Caffeine Base
High-purity caffeine (≥99%) manufactured synthetically for API use in tablets, capsules, and injectables. HTS 2939.30.00.00 covers this chemically defined purine alkaloid and its salts. Essential active ingredient in analgesics and stimulants.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If other synthetic alkaloids like theophylline
Similar purine alkaloids fall under the broader 'other' caffeine-related alkaloids subheading.
If with added stabilizers exceeding Chapter Note 6(f)
Additives rendering it a preparation rather than pure/stabilized compound shift to chemical mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit FDA 503B outsourcing facility registration if applicable; Include stability data for anhydrous form; Declare exact purity percentage to avoid reclassification as mixture
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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.
Caffeine Citrate Powder
Caffeine salt formed with citric acid, used primarily in neonatal apnea treatments. Falls under HTS 2939.30.00.00 per Chapter Note 4(C)(1) classifying organic salts with their parent alkaloid. Provided as sterile powder for hospital compounding.
Caffeine Sodium Benzoate
Double salt combining caffeine with sodium benzoate, used in parenteral migraine treatments. Classified under HTS 2939.30.00.00 as a caffeine salt per Chapter Note 4(C)(1). Supplied as sterile powder for IV solutions.
Food Grade Caffeine Powder
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.
Caffeine Monohydrate Crystals USP
Hydrated form of caffeine (C8H10N4O·H2O) meeting USP standards for pharmaceutical applications. Remains classified under HTS 2939.30.00.00 as the parent alkaloid compound per Chapter Note 1(d). Used in sustained-release formulations.
Synthetic Caffeine for Energy Supplements
Bulk synthetic caffeine specifically for dietary supplement manufacturers. Chemically identical to natural caffeine, classified under HTS 2939.30.00.00 as reproduced-by-synthesis alkaloid. Fine powder for capsule filling.