HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 3004.41 – Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale
HS code 3004.41 is the 6-digit subheading for medicaments, containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. It is used for ephedrine sulfate tablets, ephedrine hydrochloride nasal drops, ephedrine injection, bronchodilator syrups with ephedrine and decongestant tablets with ephedrine.
What HS 3004.41 covers
This HS code covers retail-packaged medicaments containing ephedrine or its salts, which are alkaloids or their derivatives, used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine historically used as a bronchodilator, decongestant, and stimulant. While its use has become more restricted in many countries due to concerns about misuse and side effects, it still finds application in certain pharmaceutical preparations, particularly in regions with less stringent regulations or for specific medical indications. Pharmaceutical companies are the primary traders, supplying these products to pharmacies and healthcare facilities. The trade is heavily scrutinized due to ephedrine's potential for diversion in illicit drug manufacturing, leading to strict controls on its import, export, and distribution. Understanding national and international drug control regulations is crucial for trade compliance.
- Covers
- Ephedrine sulfate tablets
- Ephedrine hydrochloride nasal drops
- Ephedrine injection
- Bronchodilator syrups with ephedrine
- Decongestant tablets with ephedrine
- Asthma relief capsules with ephedrine
- Examples
- Primatene Tablets (older formulations)
- Vicks VapoRub (some formulations)
- generic ephedrine products
- Bronkaid (older formulations)
Codes often confused with 3004.41
Common mistake. Can be confused with 300442 for pseudoephedrine or 300443 for norephedrine, due to their similar chemical structures and uses. Also, 2939 for pure ephedrine.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 300441, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 300441 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 38% 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 France $7.2M 17% of world exports
- 2 Canada $5.8M 14% of world exports
- 3 Italy $4.8M 11% of world exports
World total: $43M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $18M 38% of world imports
- 2 Serbia $6.0M 13% of world imports
- 3 Russia* ~$2.2M 4.6% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $47M 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 code for 3004.41
Brazil does not split HS 3004.41: its NCM code is 3004.41.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 30.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 3004.41
What is HS code 300441?
HS code 300441 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing ephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. This HS code covers retail-packaged medicaments containing ephedrine or its salts, which are alkaloids or their derivatives, used for therapeutic or prophylactic purposes. Ephedrine is a sympathomimetic amine historically used as a bronchodilator, decongestant, and stimulant. While its use has become more restricted in many countries due to concerns about misuse and side effects, it still finds application in certain pharmaceutical preparations, particularly in regions with less stringent regulations or for specific medical indications. Pharmaceutical companies are the primary traders, supplying these products to pharmacies and healthcare facilities. The trade is heavily scrutinized due to ephedrine's potential for diversion in illicit drug manufacturing, leading to strict controls on its import, export, and distribution. Understanding national and international drug control regulations is crucial for trade compliance.
What products fall under HS code 300441?
Ephedrine sulfate tablets, Ephedrine hydrochloride nasal drops, Ephedrine injection, Bronchodilator syrups with ephedrine, Decongestant tablets with ephedrine, Asthma relief capsules with ephedrine
What are common misclassifications for HS code 300441?
Can be confused with 300442 for pseudoephedrine or 300443 for norephedrine, due to their similar chemical structures and uses. Also, 2939 for pure ephedrine.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 300441?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 300441 in UN Comtrade data were France ($7.2M, 17% of world exports), Canada ($5.8M) and Italy ($4.8M). World exports came to about $43M, 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 300441?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 300441 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($18M, 38% of world imports), Serbia ($6.0M) and Russia (about $2.2M). World imports came to about $47M, 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 300441 structured?
HS code 300441 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (30) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (41) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 300441?
In Brazil, HS code 300441 is NCM 3004.41.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.