U.S. imports of Rye Ergot Alkaloids, Derivatives, and Their Salts (SITC 54146) totaled $432K in August 2026, imported from 8 countries.
Last updated: August 2026 dataErgot 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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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.
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.
Basic heading 419 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 54146 · $432K of $27.5B
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Japan and Czech Republic together supply 95% of it.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.3M of Rye Ergot Alkaloids, Derivatives, and Their Salts and exported $729K.
Fewer 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. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.