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

HS v2017 Code: 293919

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

HS code 293919 covers a range of alkaloid compounds derived from opium, which are of significant importance in the pharmaceutical industry. These substances have a wide variety of medical applications, including as pain relievers, sedatives, and antidepressants. The production and trade of these alkaloids is closely regulated due to their potential for abuse and addiction, making this industry a critical component of the global supply chain for controlled substances.

Production process

The production of alkaloids covered under HS code 293919 typically involves the extraction and purification of these compounds from the opium poppy plant. This process often includes steps such as harvesting the raw opium, extracting the alkaloids through chemical processes, and then further refining and purifying the desired compounds. The specific techniques used can vary depending on the target alkaloid and the scale of production.

Production inputs

The primary input for this industry is the opium poppy plant, which is the source of the raw alkaloid compounds. In addition, the production process requires various chemical reagents, solvents, and specialized equipment such as extraction columns, distillation units, and purification systems. Skilled labor, including chemists and pharmaceutical technicians, is also a critical input for this industry.

Production outputs

The alkaloid compounds produced under HS code 293919 are primarily used as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in the manufacture of various medications, such as 300410 (Medicaments; containing alkaloids or derivatives thereof, not containing hormones, steroids used as hormones or antibiotics, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems), or in forms or packings for retail sale)and 300490 (Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, put up in measured doses (including those in the form of transdermal administration systems), or in forms or packings for retail sale, n.e.c. in heading no. 3004).

Revisions to 293919

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 293919. The most recent 1 version of this code (293919) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293919 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; other than in 2939.11, salts thereof

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/29'>29: Organic chemicals</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2939'>2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293919'>293919: Alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; other than in 2939.11, salts thereof</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293911'>293911: Alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293920'>293920: Alkaloids; of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293930'>293930: Alkaloids; caffeine and its salts</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293941'>293941: Alkaloids; ephedrine and its salts</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293942'>293942: Alkaloids; pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293943'>293943: Alkaloids; cathine (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293944'>293944: Alkaloids; norephedrine and its salts</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293949'>293949: Alkaloids; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN), norephedrine, and cathine (INN) and their salts</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293951'>293951: Alkaloids; theophylline and aminophylline (theophylline-ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof, fenetylline (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293959'>293959: Alkaloids; theophylline and aminophylline (theophylline-ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof, other than fenetylline</a>"]
B --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293961'>293961: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergometrine (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293962'>293962: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergotamine (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293963'>293963: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, lysergic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293969'>293969: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, salts thereof, n.e.c. in item no. 2939.6</a>"]
B --> R["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293971'>293971: Alkaloids; of vegetal origin, cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamfetamine racemate; salts, esters and other derivatives thereof</a>"]
B --> S["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293979'>293979: Alkaloids; of vegetal origin, other than cocaine, ecgonine, levometamfetamine, metamfetamine (INN), metamfetamine racemate; salts, esters and other derivatives; n.e.c. in heading no. 2939</a>"]
B --> T["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293980'>293980: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, esters and other derivatives n.e.c. in heading no. 2939</a>"]

    

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