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SITCSection 5
U.S. imports of vegetable alkaloids (not elsewhere specified), their salts, and derivatives (SITC 54149) totaled $29.2M in July 2026, traded with 20 countries.
Importers of Vegetable Alkaloids (Not Elsewhere Specified), Their Salts, and Derivatives paid $113K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Vegetable Alkaloids (Not Elsewhere Specified), Their Salts, and Derivatives imports of $29.2M in July 2026 ran 30% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataA residual catch-all for plant-derived alkaloids not captured by more specific SITC headings, this category encompasses a wide range of compounds — from colchicine (used in gout treatment) to vinblastine and vincristine (oncology APIs derived from Catharanthus roseus) — each with distinct pharmacological profiles and regulatory requirements. FDA cGMP rules apply to pharmaceutical-grade imports, and some compounds in this grouping may also be subject to DEA scheduling or CITES controls depending on the source plant species. Importers must identify the specific alkaloid to determine the correct HTS classification and applicable agency review.
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106 shipments/mo
Basic heading 130 of 465 in section 5
Basic heading 54149 · $29.2M of $28.9B
The importer should check the DEA's list of scheduled substances and List I/II chemicals against the specific compound being imported. Many vegetable alkaloids are not DEA-controlled, but some — such as certain opium-adjacent compounds — may be. A DEA regulatory counsel or licensed customs broker with pharmaceutical experience can assist in making this determination before the shipment is arranged.
Yes. If the source plant is listed under CITES Appendix I or II, the extracted alkaloid may require CITES export permits from the country of origin and import permits from the US Fish and Wildlife Service, in addition to FDA drug substance requirements. This is particularly relevant for alkaloids sourced from rare or endangered botanical species.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Switzerland together supply 53% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$29.2MYoY · Pro
Exports
$342KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.