Poppy Straw Extract Powder from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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