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

HS v2017 Code: 293979

About 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

HS code 293979 covers a diverse range of alkaloid compounds derived from natural, plant-based sources. These alkaloids, which exclude certain well-known substances like cocaine and ecgonine, play a vital role in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, serving as key ingredients in the production of various medications and other specialized products. This code represents an important segment of the global trade in organic chemicals, contributing to the development of innovative therapies and industrial applications.

Production process

The production of the alkaloids covered under HS code 293979 typically involves the extraction and purification of these compounds from various plant materials. This may involve techniques such as solvent extraction, distillation, and chromatographic separation to isolate the desired alkaloids from the raw plant matter. Depending on the specific alkaloid, further chemical processing, such as salt formation or esterification, may be necessary to obtain the final product.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the alkaloids under HS code 293979 include the raw plant materials, such as leaves, roots, or seeds, that serve as the source of the alkaloids. Additionally, various solvents, reagents, and specialized equipment, such as extraction and purification systems, are necessary for the production process. The availability and quality of these raw materials and supporting resources are crucial for the efficient and reliable supply of these alkaloid compounds.

Production outputs

The alkaloids produced under HS code 293979 find a wide range of applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and other industries. These alkaloids may be used as active ingredients in 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) or as intermediates in the synthesis of other 293499 (Heterocyclic compounds with nitrogen hetero-atom(s) only, not elsewhere classified in heading no. 2934). The specific end-use applications for these alkaloids can vary depending on their chemical properties and the needs of the consuming industries.

Revisions to 293979

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 293979. The most recent 1 version of this code (293979) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 293979 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for 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

    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/v2017/293979'>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 --> 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/v2017/293949'>293949: Alkaloids; other than ephedrine, pseudoephedrine (INN), norephedrine, and cathine (INN) and their salts</a>"]
B --> M["<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 --> N["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293959'>293959: Alkaloids; theophylline and aminophylline (theophylline-ethylenediamine) and their derivatives; salts thereof, other than fenetylline</a>"]
B --> O["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293961'>293961: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergometrine (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> P["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293962'>293962: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, ergotamine (INN) and its salts</a>"]
B --> Q["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/293963'>293963: Alkaloids; of rye ergot and their derivatives, lysergic acid and its salts</a>"]
B --> R["<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 --> S["<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 --> 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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