Theobromine Powder

Theobromine is a xanthine alkaloid naturally extracted from cacao beans (vegetal origin), used in pharmaceuticals and as a research chemical. As an 'other' alkaloid derivative, it classifies under HTS 2939.79.00.00 per Chapter 29 notes for separate chemically defined compounds.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

1806.20.28Higher: 21.8% vs Free

If part of cocoa powder preparations

Cocoa products with alkalized theobromine content classified by food matrix in Chapter 18.

2939.59.00.00Same rate: Free

If considered a sulfone derivative

Structural classification might shift to other heterocyclic compounds if misidentified.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Supply HPLC/GC certificates verifying >98% purity as chemically defined compound

• Declare if anhydrous or hydrated form affects classification stability

• Watch for anti-dumping scrutiny on cocoa-derived chemicals from certain origins

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Caffeine Anhydrous USP

Caffeine anhydrous is a purified natural alkaloid derived from coffee beans or tea leaves (vegetal origin), used in beverages, supplements, and pharmaceuticals. This 'other' vegetal alkaloid derivative falls under HTS 2939.79.00.00 as it lacks a specific subheading. It must meet Chapter 29 criteria for chemically defined organic compounds.

Hordenine Hydrobromide

Hordenine hydrobromide is a salt derivative of hordenine, a phenethylamine alkaloid from barley and bitter orange (vegetal origin), used in supplements. Falls under HTS 2939.79.00.00 as an 'other' vegetal alkaloid salt per Chapter 29 salt classification rules.

Nicotine Bitartrate Dihydrate

Nicotine bitartrate dihydrate is a water-soluble salt of nicotine, extracted from tobacco leaves (vegetal origin), used in smoking cessation products. Classified as an 'other' vegetal alkaloid derivative under HTS 2939.79.00.00, meeting Chapter 29 criteria for salts.

Berberine Sulfate

Berberine sulfate is a salt of berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid from plants like goldenseal and barberry (vegetal origin), used in herbal supplements. This 'other' derivative qualifies for HTS 2939.79.00.00 as a chemically defined vegetal alkaloid salt.

Yohimbine Hydrochloride

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