Alkaloids; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN), norephedrine, and cathine (INN) and their salts

HS v2017 Code: 293949

About alkaloids; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (inn), norephedrine, and cathine (inn) and their salts

HS code 293949 covers a diverse range of alkaloid compounds, excluding specific substances like ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. These alkaloids are naturally occurring organic compounds found in various plants and animals, and they play crucial roles in the pharmaceutical, agricultural, and chemical industries. The production and trade of these alkaloids are essential for the development of essential medicines, pesticides, and other specialized products that contribute to the global economy.

Production process

The production of alkaloids under HS code 293949 typically involves extraction, isolation, and purification techniques. Manufacturers may use methods such as solvent extraction, chromatography, and crystallization to separate the desired alkaloids from the raw plant or animal materials. The specific techniques employed can vary depending on the target alkaloid and the source material.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of alkaloids under HS code 293949 include raw plant or animal materials, such as leaves, roots, or other plant parts, as well as specialized extraction and purification equipment. Manufacturers may also require various solvents, reagents, and other chemicals to facilitate the extraction and purification processes. Additionally, skilled labor and technical expertise are essential for the efficient and safe production of these alkaloid compounds.

Production outputs

The alkaloids produced under HS code 293949 have a wide range of applications, including the development of 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), 380810 (Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (for example, sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers)), and other specialized chemical products. These alkaloids may be further processed or incorporated into various downstream industries, such as pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, and specialty chemicals.

Revisions to 293949

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 293949. The most recent 1 version of this code (293949) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293949 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for alkaloids; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (inn), norephedrine, and cathine (inn) and their salts

    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/v2017/293949'>293949: Alkaloids; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN), norephedrine, and cathine (INN) and their 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/v2017/293944'>293944: Alkaloids; norephedrine and its 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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