Product classification
HS code for Ephedra extract: 1302.14
Vegetable saps and extracts, of ephedra.
Classification of ephedra extract under HS 1302.14
Ephedra extract is classified under HS code 1302.14, which is designated for vegetable saps and extracts of ephedra. Chapter 13 covers lac, gums, resins, and other vegetable saps and extracts. Heading 1302 is the primary heading for these substances, which are obtained by extraction from plant materials using solvents like water, alcohol, or ether. Subheading 1302.14 was specifically introduced to provide a distinct category for extracts derived from the Ephedra plant. These extracts are typically more concentrated than the raw plant material found in Chapter 12 but are still complex mixtures of various vegetable constituents. To remain in 1302.14, the extract must not be refined to the point of being a single, chemically defined compound. If the extraction and purification process results in pure ephedrine or its salts, the product must be classified in Chapter 29. Ephedra extracts are often used in traditional medicine or as ingredients in pharmaceutical formulations, and their classification is strictly enforced due to the presence of controlled alkaloids.
- Covers
- Liquid ephedra extracts
- Dried or powdered vegetable extracts of ephedra
- Ephedra resinoids
- Thickened vegetable saps of ephedra
- Concentrated ephedra tinctures
- Also under 1302.14
(Legitimate trade is highly restricted and not publicly branded like consumer goods; examples would be pharmaceutical-grade raw material for research or controlled medicinal use)
Codes often confused with 1302.14
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs between 1302.14 and 2939.41. While 1302.14 covers the complex extract, 2939.41 is for the pure alkaloid ephedrine. It is also often confused with the raw plant material in 1211.50 or finished medicaments in 3004.41.
Top exporters and importers of HS 130214 (the code used for ephedra extract), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 130214 (the code used for ephedra extract) in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 51% 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 130214, not only ephedra extract.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $223K 52% of world exports
- 2 Spain $78K 18% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $52K 12% of world exports
World total: $432K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $1.2M 51% of world imports
- 2 Belgium $319K 14% of world imports
- 3 Sweden $253K 11% of world imports
World total: $2.2M 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 ephedra extract
Brazil classifies ephedra extract under NCM 1302.14.00: HS 1302.14 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ephedra extract
What is the HS code for Ephedra extract?
The HS code for Ephedra extract is 130214 (Vegetable saps and extracts; of ephedra). The HS code for vegetable saps and extracts of ephedra is 1302.14.
How do I classify Ephedra extract for customs?
Ephedra extract is classified under HS code 130214 — Vegetable saps and extracts; of ephedra. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is the extract different from the alkaloid?
The extract (1302.14) is a mixture of many plant components, whereas the alkaloid (2939.41) is a single, purified chemical compound.
Which countries are the top exporters of ephedra extract (HS 130214)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 130214 (the code used for ephedra extract) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($223K, 52% of world exports), Spain ($78K) and the United Kingdom ($52K). World exports came to about $432K, 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 ephedra extract (HS 130214)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 130214 (the code used for ephedra extract) in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.2M, 51% of world imports), Belgium ($319K) and Sweden ($253K). World imports came to about $2.2M, 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.
Is the HS code for Ephedra extract the same in all countries?
The base HS code 130214 for Ephedra extract 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 ephedra extract in Brazil?
In Brazil, ephedra extract (HS 130214) is classified under NCM 1302.14.00.