Damon Smith is accused of unlawfully and maliciously making or having in his possession an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or cause serious injury to property.
North Greenwich station was evacuated last Thursday during the alert.
Mr Smith, from south east London, was remanded in custody until 17 November.
The station was closed until 18:50, with disruption caused to the Jubilee line throughout the day.
A 19-year-old man has appeared in court charged with making an explosive substance after a suspect device was found on a London Underground train.