U.S. imports of Ergot Alkaloids and Their Derivatives (Other) (HS 293969) totaled $321K in September 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Ergot Alkaloids and Their Derivatives (Other) imports of $321K in September 2026 ran 12% below the year-to-date monthly average of $363K.
Last updated: September 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.
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Subheading 7 of 18 in heading 2939
Subheading 293969 · $321K of $47.4M
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$321KYoY · free account
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $4.7M of Ergot Alkaloids and Their Derivatives (Other).
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. 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 | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939690000 | Alkaloids of Rye Ergot & Their Deriv & Salts, NESOI | $432K | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2939690000 | Alkaloids of Rye Ergot & Their Deriv & Salts, NESOI | $5K |
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 · September 2026
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Czech Republic and China together supply 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.