Protopine from Mexico
Protopine is an allocryptopine alkaloid found in opium poppy and other plants of vegetal origin. It has sedative properties and is used in pharmaceutical research. As a natural alkaloid not specifically named elsewhere, it is classified under tariff item 2939.79.00.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• Ensure the protopine is of vegetal origin and provide a certificate of analysis to CBSA
• Keep documentation of the plant source (e.g
• opium poppy) for verification
• Be aware that products derived from opium poppy may be subject to controlled substance regulations, so check with Health Canada before importation