Industrial Dried Poppy Straw for Codeine Production from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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