Poppy Straw Extract Powder
A concentrated powder derived from the dry stalks and leaves of the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum), containing alkaloids like morphine and codeine below 50% concentration. Classified under HTS 1302.19.21.00 as a vegetable extract with therapeutic properties, not qualifying as a high-alkaloid concentrate of heading 2939.
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 concentrate with 50% or more alkaloids by weight
High-alkaloid poppy straw concentrates are specifically classified in heading 2939 for alkaloids, excluding them from vegetable extracts in 1302.
If formulated as a finished medicament
When mixed with excipients or put up in dosage form for therapeutic use, it becomes a medicament under heading 3003, not a raw extract.
If lacking anesthetic, prophylactic, or therapeutic properties
Poppy straw extract without specified pharmaceutical properties falls into the residual 'other' category of 1302.19.90.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain DEA registration and import permit due to narcotic alkaloid content; ensure extract alkaloid concentration is verified below 50% to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of analysis confirming botanical origin and composition; comply with FDA regulations if for therapeutic use
• Avoid common pitfalls like incomplete narcotic documentation, which can lead to customs holds or seizures
Related Products under HTS 1302.19.21.00
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%.
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.
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.