HS Code 2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives

Q: Is HS code 2939 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 2939 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 2939 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 2939?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 2939.

What is HS Code 2939

HS Code 2939 covers Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 29 (Organic chemicals), Section VI. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 2939 Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives Cover?

Section VI

Chapters (28-38) Products of the chemical or allied industries

Chapter 29

Organic chemicals

HS Code 2939

Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives

HS Code 293979

Alkaloids; of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine; salts, esters and other derivatives; n.e.c. in heading no. 2939

HS Code 293911

Alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof

HS Code 293919

Alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; other than in 2939.11, salts thereof

HS Code 293920

Alkaloids; of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof

HS Code 293930

Alkaloids; caffeine and its salts

HS Code 293941

Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; salts thereof

HS Code 293942

Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts

HS Code 293943

Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; cathine (INN) and its salts

HS Code 293944

Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; norephedrine and its salts

HS Code 293945

Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamefetamine racemate and their salts

HS Code 293949

Alkaloids; of ephedrine and their derivatives; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN), norephedrine, cathine (INN), levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamefetamine racemate and their salts

HS Code 293951

Alkaloids; theophylline and aminophylline (theophylline-ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof, fenetylline (INN) and its salts

HS Code 293959

Alkaloids; theophylline and aminophylline (theophylline-ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof, other than fenetylline

HS Code 293961

Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergometrine (INN) and its salts

HS Code 293962

Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergotamine (INN) and its salts

HS Code 293963

Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, lysergic acid and its salts

HS Code 293969

Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6

HS Code 293972

Alkaloids; of vegetal origin, cocaine, ecgonine; salts, esters and other derivatives thereof

HS Code 293980

Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, esters and other derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 2939

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What HS Codes for Organic Chemicals Do Not Cover

Chapter 29 covers separate chemically defined organic compounds. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Mixtures of organic chemicals

Chapter 38

Pharmaceutical products (in dosage form)

Chapter 30

Essential oils

Chapter 33

Plastics in primary form

Chapter 39

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

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