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Harmonized System
U.S. imports of caffeine and its salts (HS 293930) totaled $10.8M in July 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Last updated: July 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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79 shipments/mo
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.
HSChapter 29
Subheading 3 of 18 in heading 2939
Subheading 293930 · $10.8M of $55.3M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$10.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.6MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Germany together supply 65% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939300000 | Caffeine and Its Salts | $10.8M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 | $1.6M |
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.