Product classification
HS code for Norephedrine medicine: 3004.43
Medicaments, containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale.
Classification of norephedrine medicine under HS 3004.43
Norephedrine medicine is classified under HS code 3004.43. This classification is part of Chapter 30, which encompasses pharmaceutical products. Heading 3004 specifically refers to medicaments consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, provided they are put up in measured doses (such as tablets, capsules, or ampoules) or in forms or packings for retail sale. The subheading 3004.43 is designated for those medicaments containing alkaloids or their derivatives, specifically norephedrine or its salts. This differs from the bulk chemical classification because the product has undergone secondary manufacturing to be ready for patient use. The presence of norephedrine as the active ingredient dictates the specific subheading, ensuring that health regulations and pharmaceutical tariffs are correctly applied to the finished drug product. The classification follows the principle that the intended use and the final form (retail-ready) take precedence over the raw material composition found in Chapter 29.
- Covers
- Norephedrine tablets packaged for retail pharmacy sale
- Decongestant syrups containing norephedrine in measured doses
- Appetite suppressants containing PPA in blister packs
- Injectable norephedrine solutions for clinical use
- Capsules containing norephedrine salts for therapeutic use
- Also under 3004.43
- Dexatrim (older formulations)
- Triaminic (older formulations)
- Contac (older formulations)
- Dimetapp (older formulations)
Codes often confused with 3004.43
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 2939.44, which is for the bulk chemical. If the medicine is not in retail packaging or measured doses, it might be classified under 3003.43, which covers medicaments not put up in measured doses. Importers must distinguish between the active ingredient (Chapter 29) and the finished pharmaceutical product (Chapter 30) to avoid significant regulatory delays.
Top exporters and importers of HS 300443 (the code used for norephedrine medicine), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 300443 (the code used for norephedrine medicine) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 39% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Egypt, with 83% 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 300443, not only norephedrine medicine.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $6.8M 39% of world exports
- 2 Indonesia $4.8M 28% of world exports
- 3 Estonia $2.0M 12% of world exports
World total: $17M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Egypt $77M 83% of world imports
- 2 Cambodia* ~$2.1M 2.3% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $2.0M 2.2% of world imports
World total: $93M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 norephedrine medicine
Brazil classifies norephedrine medicine under NCM 3004.43.00: HS 3004.43 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about norephedrine medicine
What is the HS code for Norephedrine medicine?
The HS code for Norephedrine medicine is 300443 (Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale). The specific HS code for norephedrine-based medicaments in retail packaging is 3004.43.
How do I classify Norephedrine medicine for customs?
Norephedrine medicine is classified under HS code 300443 — Medicaments; containing alkaloids or their derivatives, containing norephedrine or its salts, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to herbal supplements?
If the supplement contains a measured dose of norephedrine for therapeutic use, it may fall here; however, simple dried plant material would fall under 1211.
Which countries are the top exporters of norephedrine medicine (HS 300443)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 300443 (the code used for norephedrine medicine) in UN Comtrade data were France ($6.8M, 39% of world exports), Indonesia ($4.8M) and Estonia ($2.0M). World exports came to about $17M, 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 norephedrine medicine (HS 300443)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 300443 (the code used for norephedrine medicine) in UN Comtrade data were Egypt ($77M, 83% of world imports), Cambodia (about $2.1M) and the United States ($2.0M). World imports came to about $93M, 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 Norephedrine medicine the same in all countries?
The base HS code 300443 for Norephedrine medicine 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 norephedrine medicine in Brazil?
In Brazil, norephedrine medicine (HS 300443) is classified under NCM 3004.43.00.