Morphine-Rich Opium Gum
Morphine-rich opium gum is the coagulated sap collected from incised poppy capsules, prized for its high morphine alkaloid concentration in natural form. It is classified under tariff item 1302.11.00 as unrefined opium sap, provided it has not been chemically modified or concentrated beyond natural drying.
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 gum is concentrated to contain 50% or more alkaloids by weight
Concentrates of poppy straw with high alkaloid content are excluded by chapter note 1(f).
If the gum is further processed into an extract with solvents
Extracts of vegetable saps other than opium fall under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the gum is not mixed with binders exceeding 3% by weight, as that could alter classification
• Secure a permit from Health Canada's Office of Controlled Substances
• Keep documentation of the poppy source and alkaloid profile for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 1302.11.00
Crude Opium Tincture Base
Crude opium tincture base is fresh opium sap intended for immediate dilution into tinctures, imported in bulk for pharmaceutical compounding. It falls under tariff item 1302.11.00 as it is a vegetable sap of the opium poppy, not yet processed into a medicament or alcoholic beverage.
Pharmaceutical-Grade Opium Sap
Pharmaceutical-grade opium sap is minimally processed latex from opium poppies, standardized for morphine content and used as raw material in drug manufacturing. It qualifies as opium under tariff item 1302.11.00 because it remains a vegetable sap, not yet formulated into a medicament.
Poppy Sap Opium for Extraction
Poppy sap opium for extraction is the air-dried latex from Papaver somniferum capsules, used industrially to isolate alkaloids. It precisely matches tariff item 1302.11.00 as opium, a vegetable sap, provided it is not concentrated to alkaloid levels above 50%.
Raw Opium Latex
Raw opium latex is the milky sap extracted directly from the seed pods of Papaver somniferum, containing a mixture of alkaloids such as morphine and codeine. It falls under tariff item 1302.11.00 as a vegetable sap, being unprocessed and unrefined.