Dried Poppy Straw for Pharmaceutical Extraction from Germany
Dried poppy straw consisting of the stalks and capsules of Papaver somniferum after harvesting the seeds, primarily used for extracting alkaloids like morphine and codeine in pharmaceutical production. It falls under HTS 1211.40.00.00 as a plant part used primarily in pharmacy. The product is typically imported in bales or powdered form for processing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain necessary DEA permits or equivalent narcotic import licenses as poppy straw contains controlled substances
• Provide certificates of analysis verifying alkaloid content and origin to comply with pharmacy-use classification
• Avoid misclassification as agricultural residue; ensure documentation specifies pharmaceutical end-use to prevent customs holds