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U.S. imports of ephedrine and its salts (HS 293941) totaled $39K in May 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Ephedrine and Its Salts imports of $39K in May 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $57K.
Last updated: May 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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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.
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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 % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2939410000 | EPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS | $229K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2939410000 | EPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS | $3K |
EPHEDRINE AND ITS SALTS
1 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
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $136K | -- | -$136K |
| New Jersey | $93K | -- | -$93K |
| Maryland | -- | $3K | +$3K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $220K | -- | -$220K |
| NEWARK, NJ | $9K | -- | -$9K |
| WASHINGTON, DC | -- | $3K | +$3K |