Powdered Papaver Somniferum Poppy Straw from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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