Poppy Seeds from China
Poppy seeds from Papaver somniferum are tiny oil-rich seeds used in baking, cooking, and oil production. Classified under HTS 1207.99.03.91 as other oil seeds, they are oleaginous fruits not covered by specific headings for sunflower or sesame.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
Import Tips
• Test for morphine content per FDA guidelines; levels above 20 ppm may trigger detention
• Include certificate of analysis confirming low alkaloid levels for customs clearance
• Avoid bulk imports without proper cleaning to remove plant debris