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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +20.0% | 20% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If high thebaine concentration >=50% alkaloids
Chapter note (f) excludes such concentrates from 1302 into 2939.
If uncooked or unprepared poppy straw
Raw plant material for pharmacy is 1211, prior to extraction process.
If same but different origin like ginseng
Subheading covers multiple but specifics like poppy straw are named.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include pharmacopoeia compliance certificates (e.g
• USP) for quality assurance in filings
• Use temperature-controlled shipping to preserve alkaloid stability during transit
• Avoid bulk packaging without proper seals, triggering security inspections
Related Products under HTS 1302.19.21.00
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.
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.
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.