Product classification

HS code for Amphetamine: 2921.46

Amine-function compounds, aromatic monoamines and derivatives, amfetamine (INN), benzfetamine (INN), dexamfetamine (INN), etilamfetamine (INN), fencamfamin (INN), lefetamine (INN), levamfetamine (INN), mefenorex (INN) and phentermine (INN), salts thereof.

Classification of amphetamine under HS 2921.46

Amphetamine is an organic chemical compound belonging to the class of amine-function compounds. HS Chapter 29 is dedicated to organic chemicals. Heading 2921 specifically covers "Amine-function compounds". Within this heading, subheading 2921.46 is highly specific and explicitly lists "Amfetamine (INN), benzfetamine (INN), dexamfetamine (INN), etilamfetamine (INN), fencamfamin (INN), lefetamine (INN), levamfetamine (INN), mefenorex (INN) and phentermine (INN); salts thereof". Since "Amfetamine" (an internationally recognized spelling for amphetamine) is directly enumerated, this is the precise and correct classification for amphetamine and its specified derivatives and salts, reflecting its chemical structure and identity.

Covers
  • Amphetamine base
  • Dextroamphetamine
  • Levoamphetamine
  • Amphetamine sulfate
  • Mixed amphetamine salts (e.g., active ingredients in Adderall)
  • Other salts and derivatives explicitly listed in 2921.46
Also under 2921.46
  • Shire (Vyvanse - lisdexamfetamine)
  • Teva (Adderall - mixed amphetamine salts)
  • KVK-Tech (phentermine)
  • Sandoz (generic amphetamine salts)
  • Mallinckrodt (various controlled substances)

Codes often confused with 2921.46

Common mistake. Misclassification of amphetamine could occur with other amine-function compounds, particularly other aromatic monoamines within the 2921.4X subheadings, or with other nitrogen-function compounds. For example, ephedrine (2939.41) and pseudoephedrine (2939.42) are also amine-containing compounds but are classified as alkaloids under a different heading. However, the explicit enumeration of "Amfetamine" and its direct derivatives in 2921.46 makes this subheading unambiguous for these specific substances. It is crucial to distinguish these from other nitrogen-function compounds like imine- or nitrile-function compounds (2926) or other heterocyclic compounds (Chapter 29, Section X), relying on the precise chemical name and structure.

29.21Amine-function compounds2939.41Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; salts thereof2939.42Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts29.26Nitrile-function compounds

Top exporters and importers of HS 292146 (the code used for amphetamine), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 292146 (the code used for amphetamine) in UN Comtrade data was the United Kingdom, with 44% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 47% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 292146, not only amphetamine.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United Kingdom $63M
  2. 2 India $56M
  3. 3 United States $10M

World total: $142M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $10M
  2. 2 Australia $3.3M
  3. 3 Germany $2.2M

World total: $22M 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 amphetamine

Brazil splits HS 2921.46 into 9 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about amphetamine

What is the HS code for Amphetamine?

The HS code for Amphetamine is 292146 (Amine-function compounds; aromatic monoamines and derivatives; amfetamine (INN), benzfetamine (INN), dexamfetamine (INN), etilamfetamine (INN), fencamfamin (INN), lefetamine (INN), levamfetamine (INN), mefenorex (INN) and phentermine (INN); salts thereof). The HS code for Amphetamine is 292146.

How do I classify Amphetamine for customs?

Amphetamine is classified under HS code 292146 — Amine-function compounds; aromatic monoamines and derivatives; amfetamine (INN), benzfetamine (INN), dexamfetamine (INN), etilamfetamine (INN), fencamfamin (INN), lefetamine (INN), levamfetamine (INN), mefenorex (INN) and phentermine (INN); salts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What does "INN" stand for in the HS description for amphetamine?

"INN" stands for International Nonproprietary Name. It is a unique and globally recognized generic name assigned to pharmaceutical substances by the World Health Organization (WHO) to facilitate their identification, communication, and safe prescribing worldwide, regardless of brand names.

Which countries are the top exporters of amphetamine (HS 292146)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 292146 (the code used for amphetamine) in UN Comtrade data were the United Kingdom ($63M, 44% of world exports), India ($56M) and the United States ($10M). World exports came to about $142M, 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 amphetamine (HS 292146)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 292146 (the code used for amphetamine) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($10M, 47% of world imports), Australia ($3.3M) and Germany ($2.2M). World imports came to about $22M, 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.

Is the HS code for Amphetamine the same in all countries?

The base HS code 292146 for Amphetamine is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for amphetamine in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 292146 into 9 NCM codes, so the right one for amphetamine depends on the product's details: 2921.46.10 (Amfetamine (amphetamine) and its salts), 2921.46.20 (Benzfetamine and its salts), 2921.46.30 (Dexamfetamine (dexamphetamine) and its salts), 2921.46.40 (Etilamfetamine and its salts), 2921.46.50 (Fencamfamin and its salts), 2921.46.60 (Phentermine and its salts), and more.