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U.S. exports of ephedra alkaloids & derivatives (nesoi), including other ephedrines (HS 293949) totaled $8K in July 2026.
Ephedra Alkaloids & Derivatives (NESOI), Including Other Ephedrines imports of $6K in July 2026 ran 90% below the year-to-date monthly average of $60K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataEphedrine-related alkaloids not covered by the named headings for ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, cathine, norephedrine, or metamfetamine fall here, with the US schedule capturing remaining ephedrines and their salts at 2939490300. These compounds retain List I chemical status under the Controlled Substances Act, requiring DEA import permits and quota compliance regardless of their specific structural variant. Taiwan and Canada are the recorded suppliers under this residual heading, suggesting niche pharmaceutical or research-grade sourcing rather than large-volume API trade. The NESOI character of this heading means precise chemical identification in import documentation is critical to avoid misclassification into a named-substance line.
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The importer must provide a certificate of analysis confirming the specific INN name or chemical identity of the alkaloid. If the substance is ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, cathine, norephedrine, or metamfetamine, it must be classified under its respective named tariff line rather than the NESOI line 2939490300. Only alkaloids of ephedra that do not match any of those named substances belong here. CBP may request additional structural documentation or a binding ruling if the identity is ambiguous.
Yes. The NESOI heading captures ephedra alkaloids and their derivatives that are structurally related to the named List I chemicals. DEA treats these compounds as List I chemicals subject to importer registration, per-shipment import permits, and annual quota controls. Importers should confirm with DEA whether a specific novel ephedra derivative requires a scheduling determination before attempting importation, as some derivatives may be subject to analogue provisions.
HSChapter 29
Subheading 14 of 18 in heading 2939
Subheading 293949 · $6K of $55.3M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939490300 | Ephedrines and Their Salts, NESOI | $6K | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2939490300 | Ephedrines and Their Salts, NESOI | $8K |
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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$6KYoY · Pro
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$8KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProFewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.