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Import duty / Chapter 29 / Heading 2939 / HS 2939.11

Import duty on Alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof (HS 2939.11)

Goods classified under HS 2939.11, alkaloids; of opium and their derivatives; salts thereof, enter the United States at Free and Canada at Free under the published MFN rates (verified October 2026). Made in Canada, the US or Mexico, they clear duty-free at both borders with a USMCA certificate of origin. LoadLoom ships them door to door across the border and shows the landed cost before you book.

US FreeCanada FreeUSMCA free with certificateVerified October 2026

Duty at each border

Published rates for HS 2939.11 and a worked example on a $10,000 declared value.

EnteringPublished rateMade in CA, US or MX (USMCA)Made elsewhere, on $10,000
United StatesFree general (MFN)Free with certificate of originDuty $0.00 + merchandise processing $34.64
CanadaFree MFNFree with certificate of originDuty $0.00 + GST $500.00 (HST or QST where the province charges it)

Rates from the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule and the Canadian Customs Tariff, verified October 2026. North American origin goods under this line clear duty-free at both borders with the certificate on file. Trade actions (surtaxes, Section 232 and 301 measures) can add to the published rate; the broker confirms at entry.

Clearing HS 2939.11 goods with LoadLoom

  1. 1. Classify. Confirm 2939.11 fits your goods (heading 2939: alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives). The broker assigns the national digits.
  2. 2. Document. Commercial invoice with value, origin and HS code; USMCA certificate of origin to claim the free rate; export declaration where required.
  3. 3. Book. The quote prices the transport; the estimator above shows duty and taxes so there is no surprise at the border.
  4. 4. Cross. The carrier presents the entry at the crossing; government amounts are billed at actual on your final invoice.

This page is a free reference for shippers, not a customs ruling. Final classification and duty are determined by the licensed customs broker at entry, and government amounts are always billed at actual. Rates change with each tariff edition and trade action.

Questions about HS 2939.11

What is the import duty on HS 2939.11 into the United States?+

Free general rate on the declared value, plus the merchandise processing charge of $34.64 on a $10,000 entry. North American origin goods with a certificate of origin enter free.

What is the import duty on HS 2939.11 into Canada?+

Free MFN on the value for duty, then GST of 5% (or HST, or GST plus QST in Quebec) on the duty-paid value. USMCA origin goods enter duty-free with the certificate; GST still applies.

Which heading and chapter does 2939.11 belong to?+

Heading 2939: Alkaloids; natural or reproduced by synthesis, and their salts, ethers, esters and other derivatives. Chapter 29: Organic chemicals. The 6-digit subheading is the international HS level; the US and Canadian tariffs add national digits that your broker assigns at entry.

Who files the customs entry when LoadLoom moves the shipment?+

LoadLoom's licensed customs broker prepares the entry from the commercial invoice and certificate of origin you upload in the booking checklist; the carrier presents the paperwork at the crossing. Government amounts are billed at actual.