HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2939.62 – Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergotamine (INN) and its salts
What HS 2939.62 covers
This HS code is dedicated to ergotamine (INN) and its salts, which are potent alkaloids extracted from the ergot fungus. Ergotamine is primarily used in medicine for the acute treatment of migraine headaches, often in combination with caffeine. Its vasoconstrictive properties help alleviate migraine symptoms. However, due to its potential for abuse and its role as a precursor in the illicit synthesis of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ergotamine is a highly controlled substance globally, listed under international drug control conventions. Trade is therefore restricted to licensed pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, with stringent requirements for import/export permits, security, and record-keeping. Importers and exporters must navigate complex international regulations and national drug enforcement agency requirements. The purity and specific salt form (e.g., tartrate) are critical for pharmaceutical applications.
- Covers
Ergotamine tartrate, Ergotamine base, Dihydroergotamine mesylate (a derivative, often classified here or closely related), Ergotamine hydrochloride
- Examples
- Cafergot (Novartis - ergotamine/caffeine combination)
- D.H.E. 45 (dihydroergotamine mesylate)
- Migranal Nasal Spray (dihydroergotamine)
Codes often confused with 2939.62
Common mistake. This code is specific to ergotamine and its salts; it is crucial not to confuse it with ergometrine (293961) or lysergic acid (293963), as all are ergot alkaloids but have different regulatory controls and uses.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 293962, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 293962 in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 76% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Ecuador, with 19% 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 Czechia $4.6M 76% of world exports
- 2 Germany $906K 15% of world exports
- 3 Switzerland $316K 5.2% of world exports
World total: $6.1M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Ecuador $979K 19% of world imports
- 2 Nigeria $613K 12% of world imports
- 3 Egypt $472K 9.1% of world imports
World total: $5.2M 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 2939.62
Brazil does not split HS 2939.62: its NCM code is 2939.62.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 29.39 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 2939.62
What is HS code 293962?
HS code 293962 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergotamine (INN) and its salts. This HS code is dedicated to ergotamine (INN) and its salts, which are potent alkaloids extracted from the ergot fungus. Ergotamine is primarily used in medicine for the acute treatment of migraine headaches, often in combination with caffeine. Its vasoconstrictive properties help alleviate migraine symptoms. However, due to its potential for abuse and its role as a precursor in the illicit synthesis of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), ergotamine is a highly controlled substance globally, listed under international drug control conventions. Trade is therefore restricted to licensed pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, with stringent requirements for import/export permits, security, and record-keeping. Importers and exporters must navigate complex international regulations and national drug enforcement agency requirements. The purity and specific salt form (e.g., tartrate) are critical for pharmaceutical applications.
What products fall under HS code 293962?
Ergotamine tartrate, Ergotamine base, Dihydroergotamine mesylate (a derivative, often classified here or closely related), Ergotamine hydrochloride
What are common misclassifications for HS code 293962?
This code is specific to ergotamine and its salts; it is crucial not to confuse it with ergometrine (293961) or lysergic acid (293963), as all are ergot alkaloids but have different regulatory controls and uses.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 293962?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 293962 in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($4.6M, 76% of world exports), Germany ($906K) and Switzerland ($316K). World exports came to about $6.1M, 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 293962?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 293962 in UN Comtrade data were Ecuador ($979K, 19% of world imports), Nigeria ($613K) and Egypt ($472K). World imports came to about $5.2M, 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.
How is HS code 293962 structured?
HS code 293962 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (29) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (39) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (62) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 293962?
In Brazil, HS code 293962 is NCM 2939.62.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.