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U.S. imports of ergot alkaloids and their derivatives (other) (HS 293969) totaled $87K in April 2026, traded with 7 countries.
Ergot Alkaloids and Their Derivatives (Other) imports of $87K in April 2026 ran 68% below the year-to-date monthly average of $272K.
Last updated: April 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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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2939690000 | ALKALOIDS OF RYE ERGOT & THEIR DERIV & SALTS,NESOI | $87K | -- |
ALKALOIDS OF RYE ERGOT & THEIR DERIV & SALTS,NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939690000 | ALKALOIDS OF RYE ERGOT & THEIR DERIV & SALTS,NESOI | $14K |
ALKALOIDS OF RYE ERGOT & THEIR DERIV & SALTS,NESOI
17 kg
NUCLEIC ACIDS & SALTS; OTHER HETEROCYCLIC CMP, NES
HS 293499
HETEROCYCLIC COMP W NITROGEN HETERO-ATM ONLY NESOI
HS 293399
POLYPEPTIDE PROTEIN& GLYCOPROTEIN HORMONES &DERIV
HS 293719
CMPDS CONT AN UNFUSED PYRIDINE RING ETC NESOI
HS 293339
COMP WITH PYRIMIDINE OR PIPERAZINE RING, NESOI
HS 293359
ANTIBIOTICS, NESOI
HS 294190
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| DALLAS-FORT WORTH, TX | $78K | -- | -$78K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | -- | $7K | +$7K |
| SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, CA | -- | $5K | +$5K |