Powdered Papaver Somniferum Poppy Straw
Finely powdered dried straw from opium poppy plants (Papaver somniferum), crushed for easier extraction of opiate alkaloids in drug manufacturing. Despite being powdered, it is not a flour or meal under heading 12.08, as it is not derived from oil seeds, and its primary use is pharmaceutical.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the powder is not exclusively from poppy straw
Heading 12.11 covers other plant parts for pharmaceutical use, not specifically poppy straw.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the powder does not meet the definition of flour under supplementary note 1, which would exclude it from heading 12.08
• Obtain a controlled substance import permit from Health Canada
• Clearly document the pharmaceutical extraction purpose for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 1211.40.00
Australian Poppy Straw Concentrate Precursor
Dried poppy straw from high-thebaine Australian Papaver somniferum varieties, imported as a precursor for codeine and oxycodone synthesis. Its primary use is pharmaceutical, aligning with heading 12.11, which covers plants and parts used mainly in pharmacy.
Chilled Poppy Straw for Opiate Research Labs
Chilled poppy straw preserved for laboratory research on opiate alkaloids, used in pharmaceutical R&D. The chilled form does not exclude it from heading 12.11, which includes fresh or chilled plants and parts for pharmaceutical use.
Dried Poppy Straw for Pharmaceutical Extraction
Dried poppy straw consisting of the stalks and capsules of Papaver somniferum after harvesting the seeds, primarily used for extracting alkaloids like morphine and codeine in pharmaceutical production. This falls under heading 12.11 as a plant part used mainly in pharmacy.
Fresh Poppy Straw Bundles for Alkaloid Processing
Freshly harvested poppy straw bundles from Papaver somniferum, chilled for preservation before drying and pharmaceutical extraction. Heading 12.11 includes fresh or chilled plants and parts used mainly in pharmacy, so this qualifies.
Industrial Dried Poppy Straw for Codeine Production
Coarsely crushed dried poppy straw optimized for industrial codeine alkaloid extraction in bulk pharmaceutical facilities. The crushing does not change its classification under heading 12.11, as it remains a plant part for pharmaceutical use.