Theobromine Crystals from Germany
Theobromine, a methylxanthine alkaloid derivative extracted from cocoa or synthesized, used in bronchodilators and research. Classified under HTS 2939.80.0050 as an 'other' alkaloid derivative.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
18.5%
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
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit HPLC purity certificate (>99%) and origin declaration (natural vs synthetic) for proper alkaloid classification
• DEA registration may be needed if used in controlled substance precursors; watch REACH compliance for EU
• Avoid bulk packaging over 25kg without stabilization; anti-caking agents must not change classification