HS Code for Caffeine

Caffeine is classified under HS code 293930, which specifically covers "Alkaloids; caffeine and its salts." This classification falls within Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System, dedicated to organic chemicals. Caffeine, being a naturally occurring organic compound containing nitrogen atoms, is categorized as an alkaloid. The code encompasses both naturally derived and synthetically produced caffeine, provided it is in a purified chemical form. This precise classification ensures that caffeine, whether used in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage industries, or other chemical applications, is consistently identified for customs, trade, and regulatory purposes, reflecting its chemical identity as an alkaloid and its salts.

Products Included

• Anhydrous caffeine
• Caffeine citrate
• Caffeine sodium benzoate
• Synthetic caffeine (purified)
• Natural caffeine extracts (purified chemical form)

Common Misclassification

Common misclassifications for caffeine often arise from its presence in various products. HS code 293999 covers "Other vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives," which could be confused if the specific alkaloid is not identified as caffeine. The distinction is that 293930 is exclusively for caffeine and its salts, while 293999 is a residual category for other alkaloids. Another area of confusion is with HS code 210111, which covers "Extracts, essences and concentrates of coffee." While these products contain caffeine, 210111 applies to the coffee extract itself, not purified caffeine. If caffeine is extracted and purified from coffee, it would then fall under 293930. Furthermore, finished pharmaceutical preparations containing caffeine, such as tablets or capsules, are classified under Chapter 30, typically under codes like 300490, as they are medicaments, not the raw chemical substance.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Caffeine?

The HS code for Caffeine is 293930. This code specifically covers caffeine and its salts, classifying it as an alkaloid within the organic chemicals chapter of the Harmonized System.

Is synthetic caffeine classified under this code?

Yes, both naturally derived and synthetically produced caffeine, when in a purified chemical form, are classified under HS code 293930. The origin does not alter its chemical classification as caffeine or its salts.