SITCSection 5

Rye Ergot Alkaloids, Derivatives, and Their Salts

Name: Rye Ergot Alkaloids, Derivatives, and Their Salts (SITC 54146) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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SITC 54146Basic heading5-digit

U.S. imports · July 2026: $191K; YTD $2.9M

U.S. exports · July 2026: $42K

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U.S. imports of rye ergot alkaloids, derivatives, and their salts (SITC 54146) totaled $191K in July 2026, traded with 8 countries.

Rye Ergot Alkaloids, Derivatives, and Their Salts imports of $191K in July 2026 ran 54% below the year-to-date monthly average of $412K.

Last updated: July 2026 data

Ergot alkaloids — produced by the fungus Claviceps purpurea on rye and other grains — include ergotamine, ergometrine, and lysergic acid, the last of which is a DEA Schedule III controlled substance and a precursor to LSD. Pharmaceutical derivatives such as ergotamine tartrate are used in migraine treatment and obstetric applications. DEA controls apply to lysergic acid and certain derivatives, requiring import permits, while other ergot alkaloids traded as pharmaceutical APIs are subject to FDA cGMP oversight. The dual regulatory exposure makes pre-import classification of the specific compound essential.

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12-month trend

ImportsExports

Imports

$191KYoY · Pro

Exports

$42KYoY · Pro

12-mo low · imports

YoY · Pro

Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.

Through July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

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Basic heading 434 of 465 in section 5

Share of section 5 imports0.0007%

Basic heading 54146 · $191K of $28.9B

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Imports · July 2026

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Italy and Czech Republic together supply 99% of it.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which ergot alkaloids trigger DEA import controls, and which are regulated only by FDA?

Lysergic acid and its salts are DEA Schedule III controlled substances requiring import permits. Ergotamine, ergometrine, and most other pharmaceutical ergot derivatives are not DEA-scheduled but are regulated by FDA as drug APIs subject to cGMP and facility registration requirements. Importers must identify the specific compound before determining which agency's authorization is needed.

What documentation is typically required for a shipment of ergotamine tartrate entering the United States?

A shipment of ergotamine tartrate should be accompanied by a certificate of analysis confirming identity, purity, and compliance with pharmacopeial specifications, along with evidence that the foreign manufacturer is FDA-registered and cGMP-compliant. Customs entry documents should accurately describe the specific alkaloid and salt form to avoid misclassification delays.