U.S. exports of Alpha-Phenylacetoacetonitrile (APAAN) (HS 292640) totaled $1.6M in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataAlpha-phenylacetoacetonitrile (APAAN) is an internationally controlled precursor chemical used in the illicit synthesis of amphetamine-type stimulants, and its import into the United States is subject to DEA pre-import notification and permit requirements under the Controlled Substances Act. Classified under a single 10-digit line (2926400000), APAAN is monitored by the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) under the UN Convention Against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs, and many jurisdictions require export certificates from the country of origin. Importers with a legitimate industrial need — such as pharmaceutical research — must demonstrate end-use compliance and maintain detailed records for DEA inspection.
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APAAN is listed as a Table I precursor under the 1988 UN Drug Convention because it can be readily converted to phenylacetone (BMK), a direct precursor to amphetamine and methamphetamine. This places it under INCB monitoring, requiring both an export authorization from the shipping country and a DEA import permit in the US. Shipments lacking these documents will be detained and referred to DEA.
DEA regulations require importers of listed precursor chemicals to maintain transaction records — including supplier identity, quantity, end-use declaration, and DEA permit numbers — for a minimum of two years and to make them available for DEA inspection on request. Any diversion or loss in transit must be reported to DEA immediately.
ImportsExports
Imports
—YoY · free account
Exports
$1.6MYoY · free account
Low of 2 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 2 of 12 months reported, exports 6 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2926400000 | Alpha-Phenylacetoacetonitrile | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2926400000 | Alpha-Phenylacetoacetonitrile | $1.6M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
destination
Trinidad and Tobago and Canada together take 100% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.
Subheading 3 of 5 in heading 2926
Subheading 292640 · $1.6M of $23.7M