Caffeine Anhydrous Powder from China
Pure caffeine anhydrous is a synthetic alkaloid derivative used in pharmaceuticals, energy drinks, and supplements. It falls under HTS 2939.80.0050 as a reproduced by synthesis alkaloid, specifically classified as 'other' within the alkaloids heading.
Duty Rate — China → United States
31.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide Certificate of Analysis confirming purity >98% and synthetic origin to avoid misclassification as natural extract
• Ensure USP/EP grade certification for pharmaceutical imports; FDA prior notice required for food additive use
• Declare exact caffeine content per kg; common pitfall is under-declaring leading to duty evasion penalties