U.S. imports of Caffeine and Its Salts (HS 293930) totaled $12.0M in August 2026, imported from 16 countries.
Importers of Caffeine and Its Salts paid $3K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 0.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Caffeine and Its Salts imports of $12.0M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.6M.
Last updated: August 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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81 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 2 of 18 in heading 2939
Subheading 293930 · $12.0M of $47.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$12.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $133.0M of Caffeine and Its Salts and exported $24.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Germany together supply 60% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
99.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.03% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939300000 | Caffeine and Its Salts | $12.0M | 0.03% | 0.26% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939300000 | Caffeine and Its Salts | $1.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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