HS Code for Levometamfetamine

Levometamfetamine is classified under HS code 2939.45 because it is a specific alkaloid derivative. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), specifically GRI 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Chapter 29 covers organic chemicals, and Heading 2939 specifically includes alkaloids of vegetable origin, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters, and other derivatives. Levometamfetamine, being the levorotatory isomer of methamphetamine, is explicitly named in the subheading 2939.45. This level of specificity in the Harmonized System is intended to facilitate the monitoring of substances that may have dual uses or are subject to international control. Because it is a separate chemically defined compound, it remains in Chapter 29 even if it has a clear medicinal application, provided it has not been formulated into a finished medicament. The salts of this substance, such as the hydrochloride form, are also included here by virtue of the chapter notes which extend the heading to include salts of the mentioned alkaloids.

Products Included

• Levometamfetamine base
• Levometamfetamine hydrochloride
• L-Methamphetamine chemical samples
• Salts of levometamfetamine in bulk form
• Pure levometamfetamine for pharmaceutical manufacturing

Common Misclassification

Levometamfetamine is frequently confused with HS code 3004.90, which covers medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses or for retail sale. If the substance is in a nasal spray bottle for consumer use, it moves to 3004. It is also sometimes misclassified under 2939.41, which is reserved for ephedrine and its salts, or 2939.49, which covers other ephedrines not elsewhere specified.

FAQ

What is the HS code for Levometamfetamine?

The HS code for Levometamfetamine is 2939.45, which specifically covers levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), and their salts.

Is Levometamfetamine a controlled substance?

Yes, it is regulated under international drug control treaties, such as the 1971 Convention on Psychotropic Substances, which is why its classification under 2939.45 is strictly monitored by customs authorities.