HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 2926.30 – Nitrile-function compounds; fenproporex (INN) and its salts; methadone (INN) intermediate (4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane)

HS code 2926.30 is the 6-digit subheading for nitrile-function compounds, fenproporex (INN) and its salts, methadone (INN) intermediate (4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane). It is used for fenproporex raw material, 4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane and fenproporex hydrochloride.

What HS 2926.30 covers

This highly specific HS code covers fenproporex (INN) and its salts, as well as the methadone (INN) intermediate, 4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane. Both substances are under strict international control due to their pharmacological activity and high potential for abuse. Fenproporex is a stimulant, and the specified nitrile is a crucial precursor in the illicit and legitimate synthesis of methadone, an opioid. International trade is extremely limited, heavily regulated, and primarily involves specialized pharmaceutical manufacturers for legitimate medical or research purposes. Exporters and importers must comply with stringent national and international drug control conventions, making transparency, rigorous licensing, and regulatory adherence paramount to prevent diversion.

Covers
  • Fenproporex raw material
  • 4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane
  • Fenproporex hydrochloride
Examples
  • Fenproporex (historical appetite suppressant)
  • methadone synthesis precursor (for legitimate pharmaceutical production)

Codes often confused with 2926.30

Common mistake. This code could be confused with other controlled substances in Chapter 29 (e.g., 2939 for other alkaloids) or with pharmaceutical preparations in Chapter 30 if in dosage form.

29.39Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives

Top exporters and importers of HS code 292630, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 292630 in UN Comtrade data was Israel, with 67% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 51% 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. 1 Israel $1.5M
  2. 2 Germany $221K
  3. 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$204K

World total: $2.2M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 India $948K
  2. 2 Oman $504K
  3. 3 United States $151K

World total: $1.8M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 codes for 2926.30 3

Brazil splits HS 2926.30 into 3 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 2926.30.1 Fenproporex and its saltsFenproporex e seus sais Group
  2. 2926.30.11 FenproporexFenproporex
  3. 2926.30.12 Fenproporex saltsSais
  4. 2926.30.20 Methadone intermediateIntermediário da metadona

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.26 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 2926.30

What is HS code 292630?

HS code 292630 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Nitrile-function compounds; fenproporex (INN) and its salts; methadone (INN) intermediate (4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane). This highly specific HS code covers fenproporex (INN) and its salts, as well as the methadone (INN) intermediate, 4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane. Both substances are under strict international control due to their pharmacological activity and high potential for abuse. Fenproporex is a stimulant, and the specified nitrile is a crucial precursor in the illicit and legitimate synthesis of methadone, an opioid. International trade is extremely limited, heavily regulated, and primarily involves specialized pharmaceutical manufacturers for legitimate medical or research purposes. Exporters and importers must comply with stringent national and international drug control conventions, making transparency, rigorous licensing, and regulatory adherence paramount to prevent diversion.

What products fall under HS code 292630?

Fenproporex raw material, 4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane, fenproporex hydrochloride

What are common misclassifications for HS code 292630?

This code could be confused with other controlled substances in Chapter 29 (e.g., 2939 for other alkaloids) or with pharmaceutical preparations in Chapter 30 if in dosage form.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 292630?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 292630 in UN Comtrade data were Israel ($1.5M, 67% of world exports), Germany ($221K) and the United Arab Emirates (about $204K). World exports came to about $2.2M, 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 292630?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 292630 in UN Comtrade data were India ($948K, 51% of world imports), Oman ($504K) and the United States ($151K). World imports came to about $1.8M, 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 292630 structured?

HS code 292630 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (26) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 292630?

Brazil splits HS code 292630 into 3 NCM codes: 2926.30.11 (Fenproporex), 2926.30.12 (Fenproporex salts), 2926.30.20 (Methadone intermediate). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.