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Morphine-Rich Opium Gum

Morphine-rich opium gum is the coagulated sap collected from incised poppy capsules, prized for its high morphine alkaloid concentration in natural form. It is imported under HTS 1302.11.00.00 as unrefined opium sap for extraction in alkaloid production.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2939.20.00Lower: Free vs 17.5%

If isolated morphine alkaloid

Purified morphine base or salts are specifically classified as alkaloids in heading 2939, not crude sap.

3002.13.00Lower: Free vs 17.5%

If for antisera or blood fractions derived from opium processing

Opium-derived biologicals become medicaments or reagents under Chapter 30.

4001.10.00.00Higher: 25% vs 17.5%

If resembling natural gums like chicle

Chapter notes exclude natural gums akin to rubber from 1302, placing them in 4001.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare exact morphine/thebaine content via HPLC analysis to comply with import quotas

Use bonded warehouses for storage under customs supervision due to controlled substance status