HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2924.11 – Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof; meprobamate (INN)
HS code 2924.11 is the 6-digit subheading for acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, salts thereof, meprobamate (INN). It is used for meprobamate, meprobamate API, meprobamate powder, pharmaceutical-grade meprobamate and tranquilizer raw material.
What HS 2924.11 covers
This specific HS code is dedicated to meprobamate, an acyclic amide that historically served as a tranquilizer and anxiolytic drug. While its use has declined significantly in many Western countries due to the availability of safer alternatives and concerns about dependence, it still sees limited trade, primarily for specific pharmaceutical formulations or in regions where it remains a recognized treatment. International trade in meprobamate involves pharmaceutical raw material suppliers, drug manufacturers, and distributors. Importers are typically pharmaceutical companies in countries where the drug is still prescribed or used in combination therapies. Exporters are often specialized chemical or pharmaceutical ingredient producers. Key considerations for trade include strict international and national regulations governing controlled substances, the need for high pharmaceutical-grade purity, and careful documentation to ensure compliance with drug control conventions. The market is niche and highly regulated, with declining global demand.
- Covers
- Meprobamate
- Meprobamate API
- Meprobamate powder
- Pharmaceutical-grade meprobamate
- Tranquilizer raw material
- Examples
- Miltown (historical brand)
- Equanil (historical brand)
- Generic Meprobamate API
Codes often confused with 2924.11
Common mistake. This code could be confused with other acyclic amides used in pharmaceuticals under 292419 if the specific INN (International Nonproprietary Name) "meprobamate" is overlooked, or with finished pharmaceutical products containing meprobamate in Chapter 30.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 292411, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 292411 in UN Comtrade data was India, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ireland, with 48% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $5.1M 53% of world exports
- 2 China $2.0M 21% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $2.0M 21% of world exports
World total: $9.7M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ireland $7.3M 48% of world imports
- 2 Denmark $2.0M 13% of world imports
- 3 South Africa $1.7M 11% of world imports
World total: $15M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 2924.11
Brazil does not split HS 2924.11: its NCM code is 2924.11.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.24 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2924.11
What is HS code 292411?
HS code 292411 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; salts thereof; meprobamate (INN). This specific HS code is dedicated to meprobamate, an acyclic amide that historically served as a tranquilizer and anxiolytic drug. While its use has declined significantly in many Western countries due to the availability of safer alternatives and concerns about dependence, it still sees limited trade, primarily for specific pharmaceutical formulations or in regions where it remains a recognized treatment. International trade in meprobamate involves pharmaceutical raw material suppliers, drug manufacturers, and distributors. Importers are typically pharmaceutical companies in countries where the drug is still prescribed or used in combination therapies. Exporters are often specialized chemical or pharmaceutical ingredient producers. Key considerations for trade include strict international and national regulations governing controlled substances, the need for high pharmaceutical-grade purity, and careful documentation to ensure compliance with drug control conventions. The market is niche and highly regulated, with declining global demand.
What products fall under HS code 292411?
Meprobamate, Meprobamate API, Meprobamate powder, Pharmaceutical-grade meprobamate, Tranquilizer raw material
What are common misclassifications for HS code 292411?
This code could be confused with other acyclic amides used in pharmaceuticals under 292419 if the specific INN (International Nonproprietary Name) "meprobamate" is overlooked, or with finished pharmaceutical products containing meprobamate in Chapter 30.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 292411?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 292411 in UN Comtrade data were India ($5.1M, 53% of world exports), China ($2.0M) and the Netherlands ($2.0M). World exports came to about $9.7M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 292411?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 292411 in UN Comtrade data were Ireland ($7.3M, 48% of world imports), Denmark ($2.0M) and South Africa ($1.7M). World imports came to about $15M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 292411 structured?
HS code 292411 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (24) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 292411?
In Brazil, HS code 292411 is NCM 2924.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.