Product classification
HS code for Ergometrine: 2939.61
Alkaloids, of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergometrine (INN) and its salts.
Classification of ergometrine under HS 2939.61
Ergometrine is classified under HS code 2939.61. This code is situated within Chapter 29 (Organic Chemicals), specifically under the heading 2939 for vegetable alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters, and other derivatives. Subheading 2939.61 is specifically reserved for ergometrine (INN) and its salts. Ergometrine, also known as ergonovine, is an alkaloid derived from rye ergot (Claviceps purpurea). The classification is highly specific due to international monitoring of ergot alkaloids under the 1988 UN Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances, as they are precursors in the synthesis of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD). Accurate classification requires the substance to be in a chemically pure form or as a salt thereof. This code follows GRI 1 and 6, utilizing the specific International Nonproprietary Name (INN) provided in the legal text.
- Covers
- Ergometrine alkaloid (pure)
- Ergometrine maleate
- Ergometrine tartrate
- Ergonovine and its salts
- Natural ergometrine extracted from ergot
- Also under 2939.61
- Methergine (Novartis - contains methylergometrine, a derivative)
- Ergotrate (historical brand)
- various generic ergometrine injections
Codes often confused with 2939.61
Common mistake. Ergometrine is often misclassified under 3004.49, which covers medicaments containing alkaloids put up in measured doses for retail sale. If the ergometrine is in the form of finished tablets or ampoules for medical use, it belongs in Chapter 30. It is also sometimes confused with ergotamine (2939.62), which is a different specific alkaloid from the same ergot family, or 2939.69, which covers other ergot alkaloids like lysergic acid.
Top exporters and importers of HS 293961 (the code used for ergometrine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 293961 (the code used for ergometrine) in UN Comtrade data was Czechia, with 52% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 23% 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 293961, not only ergometrine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Czechia $381K 52% of world exports
- 2 China $112K 15% of world exports
- 3 Germany $89K 12% of world exports
World total: $727K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $132K 23% of world imports
- 2 India $125K 22% of world imports
- 3 Germany $116K 20% of world imports
World total: $573K 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 ergometrine
Brazil classifies ergometrine under NCM 2939.61.00: HS 2939.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ergometrine
What is the HS code for Ergometrine?
The HS code for Ergometrine is 293961 (Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergometrine (INN) and its salts).
How do I classify Ergometrine for customs?
Ergometrine is classified under HS code 293961 — Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergometrine (INN) and its salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for Ergometrine maleate?
Ergometrine maleate, being a salt of ergometrine, is classified under HS code 2939.61.
Is ergometrine classified as a drug or a chemical?
In its pure chemical form, it is classified as an organic chemical under 2939.61. Once formulated into a medicine, it is classified under 3004.
Which countries are the top exporters of ergometrine (HS 293961)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 293961 (the code used for ergometrine) in UN Comtrade data were Czechia ($381K, 52% of world exports), China ($112K) and Germany ($89K). World exports came to about $727K, 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 ergometrine (HS 293961)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 293961 (the code used for ergometrine) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($132K, 23% of world imports), India ($125K) and Germany ($116K). World imports came to about $573K, 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 Ergometrine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 293961 for Ergometrine 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 ergometrine in Brazil?
In Brazil, ergometrine (HS 293961) is classified under NCM 2939.61.00.