Caffeine Anhydrous Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
21%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.628.5%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
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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