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U.S. imports of ergot alkaloids and their derivatives (other) (HS 293969) totaled $191K in July 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Ergot Alkaloids and Their Derivatives (Other) imports of $191K in July 2026 ran 47% below the year-to-date monthly average of $360K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDerived from the rye ergot fungus, these alkaloids — including ergotamine, ergocryptine, and related compounds — are used in migraine therapeutics, obstetric medications, and as precursors to certain semi-synthetic drugs. Czech Republic and Italy lead US imports under tariff line 2939690000, reflecting the concentration of ergot cultivation and pharmaceutical processing in Central and Western Europe. Because many ergot alkaloids are DEA-scheduled precursor chemicals or controlled substances, importers must verify scheduling status for each specific compound before shipment and obtain any required DEA permits.
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Not uniformly. Some ergot alkaloids, such as lysergic acid, are DEA-scheduled precursor chemicals, while others used as pharmaceutical APIs (e.g., ergotamine tartrate) have different regulatory status. Importers must check the DEA controlled substances and List I/II chemical schedules for each specific compound before importing.
The Czech Republic has historically been a major center for ergot cultivation and alkaloid extraction, while Italy hosts established pharmaceutical manufacturers with long-standing expertise in ergot processing. Both countries have the GMP infrastructure and regulatory compliance programs required for pharmaceutical-grade API export to the US market.
Subheading 7 of 18 in heading 2939
Subheading 293969 · $191K of $55.3M
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Imports
$191KYoY · Pro
Exports
$38KYoY · 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.
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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939690000 | Alkaloids of Rye Ergot & Their Deriv & Salts,NESOI | $191K | 1.58% | 15.80% | $3K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939690000 | Alkaloids of Rye Ergot & Their Deriv & Salts,NESOI | $38K |
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.
Imports · July 2026
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Italy and Czech Republic together supply 99% of it.
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rate provision · imports
84.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 1.58%.