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U.S. imports of benzodiazepines: alprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam & related compounds (HS 293391) totaled $269K in April 2026, traded with 5 countries.
Benzodiazepines: Alprazolam, Lorazepam, Clonazepam & Related Compounds imports of $269K in April 2026 ran 60% below the year-to-date monthly average of $679K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAlprazolam, lorazepam, clonazepam, chlordiazepoxide, and the other named benzodiazepines in this heading are Schedule IV controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act, which means every import shipment requires a DEA import permit in addition to standard FDA admissibility review. The US tariff schedule separates lorazepam and its salts (2933910010) from the broader group of named benzodiazepines (2933910050), a distinction that matters for both classification and DEA permit specificity. These active pharmaceutical ingredients are used primarily in anxiolytic, sedative, and anticonvulsant therapies. Given the controlled-substance overlay, importers must coordinate DEA, FDA, and CBP requirements simultaneously — a compliance burden that makes licensed customs broker involvement essential.
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Benzodiazepines are Schedule IV controlled substances under the Controlled Substances Act. Importers must hold a valid DEA importer registration and obtain a DEA Form 357 import permit for each shipment. The permit must be obtained in advance, and shipments arriving without proper DEA authorization will be refused entry. Consult a licensed customs broker and DEA-registered regulatory counsel before arranging shipment.
The US tariff schedule specifically enumerates lorazepam and its salts at 2933910010, while the remaining named compounds (alprazolam, camazepam, chlordiazepoxide, etc.) fall under 2933910050. This enumeration reflects the INN-specific structure of the US chemical tariff schedule, where high-volume or policy-significant molecules are broken out to allow independent duty and trade-remedy treatment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITALY | $196K | -- | -$196K |
| INDIA | $58K | $35K | -$23K |
| CANADA | -- | $19K | +$19K |
| SWITZERLAND | $11K | -- | -$11K |
| GERMANY | $5K | -- | -$5K |
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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 % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2933910010 | LORAZEPAM (INN); SALTS THEREOF | $245K | -- |
| 2933910050 | ALPRAZOLAM, CAMAZEPAM, CHORDIAZEPOXIDE (INN), ETC. | $24K | -- |
| 2933910000 | ALPRAZOLAM, CAMAZEPAM, CHORDIAZEPOXIDE (INN), ETC. | $0 | -- |
LORAZEPAM (INN); SALTS THEREOF
ALPRAZOLAM, CAMAZEPAM, CHORDIAZEPOXIDE (INN), ETC.
ALPRAZOLAM, CAMAZEPAM, CHORDIAZEPOXIDE (INN), ETC.
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2933910000 | ALPRAZOLAM, CAMAZEPAM, CHORDIAZEPOXIDE (INN), ETC. | $70K |
ALPRAZOLAM, CAMAZEPAM, CHORDIAZEPOXIDE (INN), ETC.
126 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | $196K | $15K | -$180K |
| DETROIT, MI | $33K | $14K | -$18K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $41K | -- | -$41K |