Powdered Papaver Somniferum Poppy Straw
Finely powdered dried straw from opium poppy plants (Papaver somniferum), crushed for easier extraction of opiate alkaloids in drug manufacturing. Classified under HTS 1211.40.00.00 due to its primary use in pharmacy for morphine production. Imported in bulk bags for industrial pharmaceutical processing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If ginseng roots or similar, not poppy
Heading 1211 specifies ginseng separately; poppy straw has its own subheading.
If dried but primarily for food use like poppy seed byproduct
Dried leguminous vegetables or similar enter chapter 7 if not primarily for perfumery/pharmacy.
If formulated as insecticide from poppy extracts
Pesticides or similar products of heading 3808 exclude raw plant materials of 1211.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare exact morphine/thebaine content per batch; discrepancies lead to seizure under controlled substance laws
• Use ISF filings early due to high scrutiny on poppy-derived imports; include end-user pharma certifications
Related Products under HTS 1211.40.00.00
Dried Poppy Straw for Pharmaceutical Extraction
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.
Industrial Dried Poppy Straw for Codeine Production
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.
Fresh Poppy Straw Bundles for Alkaloid Processing
Freshly harvested poppy straw bundles from Papaver somniferum, chilled for preservation before drying and pharmaceutical extraction. HTS 1211.40.00.00 covers fresh, chilled forms used primarily in pharmacy. Typically imported quickly to maintain alkaloid integrity for morphine production.
Australian Poppy Straw Concentrate Precursor
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.
Chilled Poppy Straw for Opiate Research Labs
Chilled poppy straw preserved for laboratory research on opiate alkaloids, used in pharmaceutical R&D. HTS 1211.40.00.00 includes chilled forms for pharmacy/insecticidal purposes, though primarily pharma here. Small-volume imports for controlled studies.