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U.S. imports of caffeine and its salts (HS 293930) totaled $13.3M in April 2026, traded with 15 countries.
Caffeine and Its Salts imports of $13.3M in April 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataImported primarily from India and China, caffeine and its salts enter the US under a single 10-digit line (2939300000) and serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients, food and beverage additives, and dietary supplement components. FDA oversight applies at entry, as caffeine is regulated both as a drug substance and a food additive depending on its intended use. Importers should be prepared to document intended application, as FDA may scrutinize high-concentration bulk caffeine destined for certain consumer products. Germany and Italy are also notable suppliers, reflecting European pharmaceutical-grade production.
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Yes. FDA regulates caffeine as a drug substance when imported for pharmaceutical formulation and as a food additive when used in beverages or foods. The intended use must be clearly documented on entry, and high-concentration caffeine products have drawn additional FDA scrutiny regarding safety thresholds.
Caffeine and its salts imported from China may be subject to Section 301 tariffs. Importers should verify the current status of applicable Section 301 lists and any exclusions before shipment, as coverage and exclusion periods change.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939300000 | CAFFEINE AND ITS SALTS | $13.3M | 10.00% | $2K |
CAFFEINE AND ITS SALTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939300000 | CAFFEINE AND ITS SALTS | $1.6M |
CAFFEINE AND ITS SALTS
119.0K kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $4.3M | $145K | -$4.2M |
| New Jersey | $2.1M | $468K | -$1.6M |
| California | $1.3M | $621K | -$692K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.8M | -- | -$2.8M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $2.2M | $416K | -$1.8M |