Product classification
HS code for Ethinamate: 2924.24
Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, ethinamate and its salts.
Classification of ethinamate under HS 2924.24
Ethinamate is classified under HS code 2924.24. This classification is based on its chemical structure as a cyclic carbamate, which falls under the category of carboxyamide-function compounds. Chapter 29 of the Harmonized System covers organic chemicals, and heading 2924 is dedicated to carboxyamide-function compounds and amide-function compounds of carbonic acid. Within this heading, the system distinguishes between acyclic amides and cyclic amides. Ethinamate, being a derivative of cyclohexanol and carbamic acid, is a cyclic carbamate. Subheading 2924.24 is the specific designated code for Ethinamate and its salts. The classification follows the principle that specifically named chemicals in the subheadings take precedence over general categories. This code is used for the bulk chemical substance and is not applicable if the product has been formulated into finished dosage forms like tablets or capsules.
- Covers
- Ethinamate (INN)
- Ethinamate sodium salts
- 1-ethynylcyclohexyl carbamate
- Valamin (chemical grade)
- Valmid (chemical grade)
- Also under 2924.24
- Valmid (historical brand)
- Generic Ethinamate API
Codes often confused with 2924.24
Common mistake. Ethinamate is often misclassified under HS code 2924.29, which covers "other" cyclic amides and their derivatives. Because Ethinamate has its own specific subheading (2924.24), using the general 2924.29 code is a violation of GRI 6. Additionally, it may be confused with HS code 3004.90 if it is imported in a form ready for patient consumption. Importers must distinguish between the raw chemical (2924.24) and the finished pharmaceutical product (3004.90).
Top exporters and importers of HS 292424 (the code used for ethinamate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 292424 (the code used for ethinamate) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, 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 292424, not only ethinamate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $72K 65% of world exports
- 2 Ireland $22K 19% of world exports
- 3 United States $8K 7.0% of world exports
World total: $111K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $31K 51% of world imports
- 2 Argentina $12K 20% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $10K 16% of world imports
World total: $62K 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 ethinamate
Brazil classifies ethinamate under NCM 2924.24.00: HS 2924.24 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ethinamate
What is the HS code for Ethinamate?
The HS code for Ethinamate is 292424 (Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; ethinamate and its salts). The specific HS code for Ethinamate is 2924.24.
How do I classify Ethinamate for customs?
Ethinamate is classified under HS code 292424 — Cyclic amides (including cyclic carbamates) and their derivatives; ethinamate and its salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include salts of Ethinamate?
Yes, subheading 2924.24 explicitly includes both Ethinamate and its salts, provided they remain separate chemically defined compounds.
Which countries are the top exporters of ethinamate (HS 292424)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 292424 (the code used for ethinamate) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($72K, 65% of world exports), Ireland ($22K) and the United States ($8K). World exports came to about $111K, 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 ethinamate (HS 292424)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 292424 (the code used for ethinamate) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($31K, 51% of world imports), Argentina ($12K) and Saudi Arabia ($10K). World imports came to about $62K, 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 Ethinamate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 292424 for Ethinamate 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 ethinamate in Brazil?
In Brazil, ethinamate (HS 292424) is classified under NCM 2924.24.00.