U.S. imports of Ephedrine and Its Salts (HS 293941) totaled $125K in August 2026, imported from 2 countries.
Ephedrine and Its Salts imports of $125K in August 2026 ran 131% above the year-to-date monthly average of $54K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataEphedrine and its salts are tightly controlled alkaloids classified under a single tariff line (2939410000), with India and Germany as the leading US import sources. Beyond customs classification, these substances are subject to DEA scheduling and import permit requirements under the Controlled Substances Act, making pre-import authorization a mandatory step for any commercial shipment. Pharmaceutical manufacturers importing ephedrine as an API must coordinate DEA quota allocations with their customs entry timeline to avoid delays at the port.
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2 import shipments a month
Ephedrine is a List I chemical under the Controlled Substances Act. Importers must hold a valid DEA registration and obtain import permits for each shipment. DEA also enforces annual import quotas, so importers should secure quota allocations well in advance of planned shipments.
The US schedule consolidates ephedrine and its salts into one 10-digit line (2939410000). Derivatives that do not qualify as ephedrine salts may fall under a different alkaloid subheading, so importers should confirm the precise chemical identity with a licensed customs broker to avoid misclassification.
Subheading 9 of 18 in heading 2939
Subheading 293941 · $125K of $47.4M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939410000 | Ephedrine and Its Salts | $125K | 0.00% | 76.09% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939410000 | Ephedrine and Its Salts | $15K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$125KYoY · free account
Exports
$15KYoY · free account
Low of 7 reported months · imports
Low · free accountFewer 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 August 2026 · imports 7 of 12 months reported, exports 4 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
India and Germany together supply 100% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
23.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.