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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of ephedrines and their salts (SITC 54144) totaled $3.4M in April 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Ephedrines and Their Salts imports of $3.4M in April 2026 ran 173% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.2M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataEphedrine, pseudoephedrine, and their salts are subject to overlapping DEA and FDA controls: as List I chemicals under the Controlled Substances Act, they are regulated precursors to methamphetamine, requiring DEA registration, import quotas, and transaction reporting. Simultaneously, they serve as legitimate APIs in bronchodilator and decongestant drug products regulated by FDA. The Combat Methamphetamine Epidemic Act imposes additional recordkeeping and threshold requirements on domestic distribution, making compliance documentation at the import stage especially important.
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Unlike most APIs, ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are DEA List I chemicals — meaning they are regulated as drug precursors in addition to being drug substances. Importers need both DEA importer registration and, for each shipment, advance notification or permit depending on quantity and form. Aggregate import quotas set by DEA limit total annual import volumes.
Documentation should include the DEA registration number of the importer, the identity of the US pharmaceutical manufacturer receiving the material, the intended drug product application, and certificates of analysis confirming identity and purity. Pre-import notification to DEA within the required timeframe is mandatory, and records must be maintained for the period specified under DEA regulations.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| GERMANY | $2.6M | $3K | -$2.6M |
| INDIA | $518K | -- | -$518K |
| TAIWAN | $235K | -- | -$235K |
| CANADA | $7K | -- | -$7K |
| NEW ZEALAND | -- | $5K | +$5K |
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Monthly import values over time