Product classification

HS code for Dextropropoxyphene: 2922.14

Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters, salts thereof, dextropropoxyphene (INN) and its salts.

Classification of dextropropoxyphene under HS 2922.14

Dextropropoxyphene is classified under HS code 2922.14. This code is part of Chapter 29, which deals with organic chemicals. Specifically, heading 2922 covers oxygen-function amino-compounds. Dextropropoxyphene is an analgesic in the opioid category, and its chemical structure as an amino-alcohol (specifically an ether or ester thereof) dictates its placement here. The Harmonized System provides specific subheadings for certain internationally controlled substances or widely used pharmaceutical chemicals to facilitate monitoring and regulation. As an amino-alcohol with only one kind of oxygen function, it is distinguished from more complex amino-compounds. The classification is based strictly on the molecular structure and the presence of specific functional groups as defined in the nomenclature of organic chemistry. This code includes the substance in its pure chemical form and its salts, such as dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride or napsylate. Because it is a controlled substance under the 1961 Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, accurate classification under 2922.14 is vital for legal compliance and international monitoring by narcotics boards.

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  • Dextropropoxyphene (INN)
  • Dextropropoxyphene hydrochloride
  • Dextropropoxyphene napsylate
  • Salts of dextropropoxyphene
  • Pure dextropropoxyphene bulk powder
Also under 2922.14
  • Darvon (Eli Lilly - discontinued)
  • Doloxene (Eli Lilly - discontinued)
  • Propoxyphene HCl (generic)

Codes often confused with 2922.14

Common mistake. A common misclassification for dextropropoxyphene is heading 3004, which covers medicaments. While dextropropoxyphene is a pharmaceutical, it is only classified in Chapter 30 if it is put up in measured doses (e.g., tablets or capsules) or in forms or packings for retail sale. In its bulk chemical form, it must remain in Chapter 29. Another potential error is classification under 2922.19, which is the residual category for "other" amino-alcohols. However, because 2922.14 is a specific named subheading for dextropropoxyphene, it takes precedence over the general category. It should also not be confused with other analgesics like propoxyphene (the racemic mixture) or levopropoxyphene, which may have different regulatory and classification nuances depending on the specific isomer.

30.04Medicaments; (not goods of heading no. 3002, 3005 or 3006) consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic use, put up in measured doses (incl. those in the form of transdermal admin. systems) or packed for retail sale2922.19Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function, their ethers and esters; salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2922.1

Top exporters and importers of HS 292214 (the code used for dextropropoxyphene), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 292214 (the code used for dextropropoxyphene) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Nigeria, with 22% 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 292214, not only dextropropoxyphene.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 United States $508K
  2. 2 Belgium $90K
  3. 3 Germany $29K

World total: $649K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Nigeria $120K
  2. 2 Belgium $115K
  3. 3 France $99K

World total: $537K 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 dextropropoxyphene

Brazil classifies dextropropoxyphene under NCM 2922.14.00: HS 2922.14 with 00 added.

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

Questions about dextropropoxyphene

What is the HS code for Dextropropoxyphene?

The HS code for Dextropropoxyphene is 292214 (Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof; dextropropoxyphene (INN) and its salts). The specific HS code for Dextropropoxyphene (INN) and its salts is 2922.14. This code is used for the substance in its bulk chemical form.

How do I classify Dextropropoxyphene for customs?

Dextropropoxyphene is classified under HS code 292214 — Amino-alcohols, other than those containing more than one kind of oxygen function; their ethers and esters; salts thereof; dextropropoxyphene (INN) and its salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Why is Dextropropoxyphene not classified as a medicament in Chapter 30?

It is only classified in Chapter 30 if it is prepared in final dosage forms like tablets. As a raw organic chemical used for manufacturing, it is classified by its chemical structure in Chapter 29.

Which countries are the top exporters of dextropropoxyphene (HS 292214)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 292214 (the code used for dextropropoxyphene) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($508K, 78% of world exports), Belgium ($90K) and Germany ($29K). World exports came to about $649K, 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 dextropropoxyphene (HS 292214)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 292214 (the code used for dextropropoxyphene) in UN Comtrade data were Nigeria ($120K, 22% of world imports), Belgium ($115K) and France ($99K). World imports came to about $537K, 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 Dextropropoxyphene the same in all countries?

The base HS code 292214 for Dextropropoxyphene 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 dextropropoxyphene in Brazil?

In Brazil, dextropropoxyphene (HS 292214) is classified under NCM 2922.14.00.