Powdered Papaver Somniferum Poppy Straw from Japan
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 — 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
• 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