Alkaloids; norephedrine and its salts

HS v2017 Code: 293944

About alkaloids; norephedrine and its salts

HS code 293944 covers the classification of alkaloids, specifically norephedrine and its salts. Alkaloids are a diverse group of naturally occurring organic compounds that contain basic nitrogen atoms. Norephedrine, also known as phenylpropanolamine, is a sympathomimetic amine used in various pharmaceutical and industrial applications. This code is an important part of the broader pharmaceutical and chemical industries, playing a crucial role in the production of a wide range of essential medications and other products.

Production process

The production of norephedrine and its salts typically involves the extraction and purification of the compound from natural sources, such as certain plant species. This may involve processes like solvent extraction, crystallization, and various chemical reactions to isolate and refine the desired alkaloid. Synthetic production methods, such as organic synthesis, may also be employed to manufacture norephedrine and its derivatives.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of products classified under HS code 293944 include raw materials such as plant extracts or synthetic precursors, as well as specialized equipment and machinery for the extraction, purification, and processing of the alkaloids. Additionally, energy sources, solvents, and other chemical reagents may be necessary depending on the specific production methods used.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by HS code 293944 are norephedrine and its various salt forms, which have a wide range of applications. These alkaloids may be used as active pharmaceutical ingredients in medications, as well as in the production of other 293999 Heterocyclic compounds, 294000 Sugars, chemically pure, and 294500 Organic-inorganic compounds, among other related chemical products.

Revisions to 293944

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 293944. The most recent 1 version of this code (293944) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293944 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for alkaloids; norephedrine and its salts

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    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/v2017/293944'>293944: Alkaloids; norephedrine and its salts</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/v2017/293919'>293919: Alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; other than in 2939.11, salts thereof</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293920'>293920: Alkaloids; of cinchona and their derivatives; salts thereof</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293930'>293930: Alkaloids; caffeine and its salts</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293941'>293941: Alkaloids; ephedrine and its salts</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293942'>293942: Alkaloids; pseudoephedrine (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293943'>293943: Alkaloids; cathine (INN) 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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