HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 2939.69 – Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6
HS code 2939.69 is the 6-digit subheading for alkaloids, of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6. It is used for dihydroergotoxine mesylate, bromocriptine mesylate, pergolide mesylate, ergotoxine and ergotaminine.
What HS 2939.69 covers
This "basket" code encompasses all other alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives and salts that are not specifically classified under 293961 (ergometrine), 293962 (ergotamine), or 293963 (lysergic acid). This category includes a diverse range of ergot alkaloids, some of which may have therapeutic applications (e.g., in neurology or endocrinology) or are used as research chemicals. Examples include dihydroergotoxine, bromocriptine, pergolide, and other semi-synthetic ergot derivatives. Trade is typically conducted by pharmaceutical companies, specialized chemical manufacturers, and research laboratories. While generally less stringently controlled than ergotamine or lysergic acid, these "other" ergot derivatives are still subject to significant regulatory oversight due to their potent pharmacological activity and potential for misuse or as precursors. Importers and exporters must be aware of national drug schedules and precursor chemical lists.
- Covers
- Dihydroergotoxine mesylate
- Bromocriptine mesylate
- Pergolide mesylate
- Ergotoxine
- Ergotaminine
- Ergocristine
- Ergocryptine
- Examples
- Parlodel (bromocriptine - Novartis)
- Permax (pergolide - historical)
- Hydergine (dihydroergotoxine - historical)
Codes often confused with 2939.69
Common mistake. This code serves as a residual category for ergot alkaloids; misclassification occurs if specific ergot alkaloids like ergometrine (293961), ergotamine (293962), or lysergic acid (293963) are incorrectly placed here instead of their dedicated codes.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 293969, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 293969 in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 38% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Belgium, with 34% 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 Italy $39M 38% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $38M 37% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $6.7M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $101M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Belgium $33M 34% of world imports
- 2 China $7.0M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Germany $6.8M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $98M 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 codes for 2939.69 13
Brazil splits HS 2939.69 into 13 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 2939.69.1 Ergometrine derivatives and their saltsDerivados da ergometrina e seus sais Group
- 2939.69.11 Methylergometrine maleateMaleato de metilergometrina
- 2939.69.19 Other ergometrine derivativesOutros
- 2939.69.2 Ergotamine derivatives and their saltsDerivados da ergotamina e seus sais Group
- 2939.69.21 Dihydroergotamine mesilateMesilato de di-hidroergotamina
- 2939.69.29 Other ergotamine derivativesOutros
- 2939.69.3 Ergocornine and its derivatives; salts thereofErgocornina e seus derivados; sais destes produtos Group
- 2939.69.31 Dihydroergocornine mesilateMesilato de di-hidroergocornina
- 2939.69.39 Ergocornine; other derivatives and saltsOutros
- 2939.69.4 Ergocryptine and its derivatives; salts thereofErgocriptina e seus derivados; sais destes produtos Group
- 2939.69.41 Alpha-dihydroergocryptine mesilateMesilato de alfa-di-hidroergocriptina
- 2939.69.42 Beta-dihydroergocryptine mesilateMesilato de beta-di-hidroergocriptina
- 2939.69.49 Ergocryptine; other derivatives and saltsOutros
- 2939.69.5 Ergocristine and its derivatives; salts thereofErgocristina e seus derivados; sais destes produtos Group
- 2939.69.51 ErgocristineErgocristina
- 2939.69.52 Dihydroergocristine methanesulphonateMetanossulfonato de di-hidroergocristina
- 2939.69.59 Other ergocristine derivatives and saltsOutros
- 2939.69.90 Other rye ergot alkaloids and derivativesOutros
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 2939.69
What is HS code 293969?
HS code 293969 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6. This "basket" code encompasses all other alkaloids of rye ergot and their derivatives and salts that are not specifically classified under 293961 (ergometrine), 293962 (ergotamine), or 293963 (lysergic acid). This category includes a diverse range of ergot alkaloids, some of which may have therapeutic applications (e.g., in neurology or endocrinology) or are used as research chemicals. Examples include dihydroergotoxine, bromocriptine, pergolide, and other semi-synthetic ergot derivatives. Trade is typically conducted by pharmaceutical companies, specialized chemical manufacturers, and research laboratories. While generally less stringently controlled than ergotamine or lysergic acid, these "other" ergot derivatives are still subject to significant regulatory oversight due to their potent pharmacological activity and potential for misuse or as precursors. Importers and exporters must be aware of national drug schedules and precursor chemical lists.
What products fall under HS code 293969?
Dihydroergotoxine mesylate, Bromocriptine mesylate, Pergolide mesylate, Ergotoxine, Ergotaminine, Ergocristine, Ergocryptine
What are common misclassifications for HS code 293969?
This code serves as a residual category for ergot alkaloids; misclassification occurs if specific ergot alkaloids like ergometrine (293961), ergotamine (293962), or lysergic acid (293963) are incorrectly placed here instead of their dedicated codes.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 293969?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 293969 in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($39M, 38% of world exports), Czechia ($38M) and Belgium ($6.7M). World exports came to about $101M, 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 293969?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 293969 in UN Comtrade data were Belgium ($33M, 34% of world imports), China ($7.0M) and Germany ($6.8M). World imports came to about $98M, 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 293969 structured?
HS code 293969 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 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 293969?
Brazil splits HS code 293969 into 13 NCM codes: 2939.69.11 (Methylergometrine maleate), 2939.69.19 (Other ergometrine derivatives), 2939.69.21 (Dihydroergotamine mesilate), 2939.69.29 (Other ergotamine derivatives), 2939.69.31 (Dihydroergocornine mesilate), 2939.69.39 (Ergocornine; other derivatives and salts), 2939.69.41 (Alpha-dihydroergocryptine mesilate), 2939.69.42 (Beta-dihydroergocryptine mesilate), and more listed on this page. The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.