Industrial Dried Poppy Straw for Codeine Production from Japan
Coarsely crushed dried poppy straw optimized for industrial codeine alkaloid extraction in bulk pharmaceutical facilities. Falls under HTS 1211.40.00.00 as a plant part primarily for pharmaceutical purposes. Sourced from low-erucic varieties but valued for opiates, not oil.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Bonded warehouse entry recommended for processing under supervision due to controlled status
• Include GC-MS lab reports for thebaine/morphine ratios to verify pharmaceutical grade
• Avoid bulk mixing with food-grade poppy; separate documentation prevents contamination claims