Caffeine Anhydrous Powder from China
Pure caffeine anhydrous is a synthetic reproduction of the natural alkaloid caffeine, used in energy drinks, pharmaceuticals, and supplements. It falls under HTS 2939.80.00 as a reproduced alkaloid derivative in pure form, separate chemically defined organic compound per Chapter 29 notes.
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% as synthetic alkaloid to avoid reclassification as food additive
• Ensure USP/EP compliance documentation for pharmaceutical imports; common pitfall is missing stability data
• Declare exact CAS number (58-08-2) on entry to match HTS criteria for chemically defined compounds