Poppy Straw Extract Powder from China
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 — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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