Australian Poppy Straw Concentrate Precursor from Mexico
Dried poppy straw from high-thebaine Australian Papaver somniferum varieties, imported as precursor for codeine and oxycodone synthesis. Classified HTS 1211.40.00.00 for its pharmacy primary use. Processed into concentrate of poppy straw (CPS) post-import.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Comply with international narcotic quotas via INCB; US importers need annual allotments
• Specify cultivar (e.g
• Norman variety) in docs to justify high-thebaine pharmacy use