Morphine Base Poppy Straw Extract from China
A crude extract from poppy straw providing morphine base for pain management therapeutics. It is not a refined alkaloid product and contains less than 50% alkaloids, so it qualifies as a vegetable extract under this tariff item.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Document the morphine content to show it is below 50% by weight
• Verify with the CBSA that the extract is not a medicament of heading 30.03 or 30.04
• Consider whether a narcotics license is needed from Health Canada