Caffeine Anhydrous Powder from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
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% 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