Product classification
HS code for Levometamfetamine: 2939.45
Alkaloids, of ephedrine and their derivatives, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamefetamine racemate and their salts.
Classification of levometamfetamine under HS 2939.45
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.
- Covers
- Levometamfetamine base
- Levometamfetamine hydrochloride
- L-Methamphetamine chemical samples
- Salts of levometamfetamine in bulk form
- Pure levometamfetamine for pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Also under 2939.45
- Vicks VapoInhaler (contains levometamfetamine)
- pharmaceutical-grade metamfetamine (Desoxyn - US prescription drug)
- research chemicals
Codes often confused with 2939.45
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 293945 (the code used for levometamfetamine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 293945 (the code used for levometamfetamine) in UN Comtrade data was India, with 61% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 37% 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 293945, not only levometamfetamine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 India $210K 61% of world exports
- 2 Germany $90K 26% of world exports
- 3 United Kingdom $38K 11% of world exports
World total: $342K Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $232K 37% of world imports
- 2 Malaysia $199K 32% of world imports
- 3 United States $67K 11% of world imports
World total: $627K 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 codes for levometamfetamine
Brazil splits HS 2939.45 into 3 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 2939.45.10Levometamfetamine and its salts
- 2939.45.20Metamfetamine and its salts
- 2939.45.30Metamfetamine racemate and its salts
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about levometamfetamine
What is the HS code for Levometamfetamine?
The HS code for Levometamfetamine is 293945 (Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamefetamine racemate and their salts). The HS code for Levometamfetamine is 2939.45, which specifically covers levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), and their salts.
How do I classify Levometamfetamine for customs?
Levometamfetamine is classified under HS code 293945 — Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamefetamine racemate and their salts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of levometamfetamine (HS 293945)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 293945 (the code used for levometamfetamine) in UN Comtrade data were India ($210K, 61% of world exports), Germany ($90K) and the United Kingdom ($38K). World exports came to about $342K, 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 levometamfetamine (HS 293945)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 293945 (the code used for levometamfetamine) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($232K, 37% of world imports), Malaysia ($199K) and the United States ($67K). World imports came to about $627K, 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 Levometamfetamine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 293945 for Levometamfetamine 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 levometamfetamine in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 293945 into 3 NCM codes, so the right one for levometamfetamine depends on the product's details: 2939.45.10 (Levometamfetamine and its salts), 2939.45.20 (Metamfetamine and its salts), 2939.45.30 (Metamfetamine racemate and its salts).