Codeine-Rich Poppy Straw Extract
Extract from poppy straw selectively enriched for codeine, used in cough syrup precursors with anesthetic properties. Classified in 1302.19.21.00 for its therapeutic profile as a non-concentrated vegetable sap.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽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 isolated codeine alkaloid concentrate
Pure or high-concentration alkaloids like codeine are in 2939, separate from crude extracts.
If therapeutic properties not documented
Without proof of anesthetic/therapeutic use, defaults to other vegetable extracts.
If as antisera or vaccine component
Chapter 30 applies if used in biological therapeutics rather than raw extract.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify extract meets <50% alkaloid rule with independent lab certification before shipment
• Prepare quota documentation from DEA early, as poppy extracts fall under annual import limits
Related Products under HTS 1302.19.21.00
Poppy Straw Extract Powder
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Standardized Poppy Straw Extract 40% Morphine
A standardized extract from poppy straw standardized to 40% morphine content, used in opioid pharmaceutical production. It falls under HTS 1302.19.21.00 as a vegetable extract with therapeutic properties, distinct from pure alkaloid concentrates.
Thebaine Poppy Straw Extract
Specialized extract emphasizing thebaine from poppy straw, a precursor for semi-synthetic opioids with prophylactic applications. HTS 1302.19.21.00 applies due to its substance having therapeutic properties, excluding high-alkaloid forms.
Pharmaceutical-Grade Poppy Straw Concentrate
High-purity concentrate from poppy straw for use in analgesic drug manufacturing, with therapeutic alkaloids like codeine and thebaine. HTS 1302.19.21.00 covers it as a qualifying extract with prophylactic/therapeutic properties, provided alkaloids are under 50%.
Morphine Base Poppy Straw Extract
Crude extract providing morphine base from poppy straw, essential for pain management therapeutics. Falls under 1302.19.21.00 as a vegetable extract with anesthetic properties, not a refined alkaloid product.