HTS 2939.19.50Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives:Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Other: Other

What that translates to:Other opium alkaloids and derivatives, not synthetic

Also written 29391950 or 2939.19.5000. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.

Country of origin

Other opium alkaloids and derivatives, not synthetic (HTS 2939.19.50) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: the patented-medicine tariff (Section 232) applies only to goods that match its legal description, quoted below, so the total depends on your product.

Total duty rateDepends on the product

Regular dutyBase rate (MFN) in the tariff scheduleFree

Total dutyDepends on the product

No forced-labor tariff on this product: it's on the tariff's exemption list (HTS 9903.05.86).

Instead, the patented-medicine tariff adds 20% where this applies: “patented pharmaceutical articles imported for companies subject to an onshoring plan approved by the Secretary of Commerce in accordance with a process to be established in a Federal Register notice” (HTS 9903.04.64).

The patented-medicine tariff may not apply. The legal text: “patented pharmaceutical articles that meet the requirements of subdivision (h)(i) of this note and are imported for companies that have entered into a Most-Favored-Nation pharmaceutical pricing agreement with the Secretary of Health and Human Services” (HTS 9903.04.65).

The patented-medicine tariff may not apply. The legal text: “drugs and associated ingredients for all approved indications that are designated as orphan pursuant to the Orphan Drug Act, 21 U.S.C. 360aa et seq. and its implementing regulations; nuclear medicines; plasma-derived therapies; fertility treatments; cell and gene therapies; antibody drug conjugates; medical countermeasures related to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats; or other specialty pharmaceutical products identified by the Secretary of Commerce or pharmaceutical products for animal health imported from a jurisdiction that has a current or forthcoming trade and security framework or that meet an urgent U.S. health need” (HTS 9903.04.66).

The patented-medicine tariff doesn't apply to “Pharmaceutical products with an active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in dosage form that is a product of the United States” (HTS 9903.04.68).

The patented-medicine tariff may not apply. The legal text: “Pharmaceutical articles and associated ingredients provided for in subdivision (c) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter that are solely for use in clinical trials, research and development, or other non-commercial applications” (HTS 9903.04.70).

The patented-medicine tariff is 100% in place of the regular duty where this applies: “patented pharmaceutical articles provided for in subdivision (c) of this note” (HTS 9903.04.60).

Sources: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026).

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Official description

Alkaloids, natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives: Alkaloids of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof: Other: Other: Other

Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 29: Organic chemicals.

Statistical lines

The 10-digit numbers used on entry paperwork. They share this code's duty rates.

2939.19.5000 (2939195000)Other · reported in g

What changed for this code

Sep 29, 2026Section 232 tariff on patented medicines starts for all other companies
Jul 31, 2026Section 232 tariff on patented medicines starts for listed companies
Jul 24, 2026Forced-labor tariffs start on imports from 60 economies (Section 301)
Jul 22, 202625% Section 301 tariff on products of Brazil starts
Jan 1, 2026Section 301 tariff on Nicaragua starts at 0%, set to rise to 10% in 2027 and 15% in 2028

Questions about HTS 2939.19.50

What is the duty rate for HTS 2939.19.50?

The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.

Is HTS 2939.19.50 subject to Section 301 tariffs?

Yes, for goods from 1 country as of Oct 1, 2026: Nicaragua. Choose a country above to see the rate and any exemptions.

Is HTS 2939.19.50 subject to Section 232 tariffs?

No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 2939.19.50 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.

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