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Poppy Straw Concentrate

Poppy straw concentrate is a standardized extract of Papaver somniferum capsules containing morphine, codeine, and other opium alkaloids. It is explicitly provided for in this tariff item as 'concentrates of poppy straw,' and meets Chapter 29 Note 1 criteria as a product of heading 29.39.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2939.19.00Same rate: Free

If the concentrate is not derived from poppy straw or contains non-opium alkaloids

Concentrates not meeting the definition of poppy straw concentrate fall under the residual subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Secure a controlled substance import permit from Health Canada, as poppy straw concentrate contains narcotic alkaloids

• Provide a detailed analysis of alkaloid content on the commercial invoice

• Ensure the product is properly packaged and labelled to meet CBSA and Health Canada standards

Related Products under Tariff item 2939.11.00

Buprenorphine Hydrochloride

Buprenorphine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the partial opioid agonist buprenorphine, used primarily in medication-assisted treatment for opioid dependence. It falls under this tariff item because buprenorphine (INN) is explicitly listed, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) directs salts of organic bases to the heading of the parent compound.

Codeine Phosphate

Codeine phosphate is the phosphate salt of codeine, a naturally occurring opium alkaloid used as an antitussive and mild analgesic. It is classifiable here because codeine is explicitly named in the tariff item, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) assigns salts of organic bases to the heading of the parent compound.

Dihydrocodeine Tartrate

Dihydrocodeine tartrate is the tartrate salt of dihydrocodeine, a semi-synthetic opioid analgesic and antitussive derived from codeine. It is covered by this tariff item because dihydrocodeine (INN) is explicitly named, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) classifies salts of organic bases with the parent compound.

Hydrocodone Bitartrate

Hydrocodone bitartrate is the bitartrate salt of hydrocodone, a semi-synthetic opioid used as an antitussive and analgesic. It is classifiable under this tariff item because hydrocodone (INN) is explicitly listed, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) directs salts of organic bases to the parent compound's heading.

Hydromorphone Hydrochloride

Hydromorphone hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of hydromorphone, a potent semi-synthetic opioid analgesic derived from morphine. It falls under this tariff item because hydromorphone (INN) is explicitly named, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) classifies salts of organic bases with the parent compound.

Morphine Sulfate

Morphine sulfate is the sulfate salt of morphine, the principal alkaloid of opium, used for severe pain management. It is classifiable under this tariff item because morphine is explicitly named, and Chapter 29 Note 5(C)(1) assigns salts of organic bases to the heading of the parent compound.