Codeine Phosphate
Codeine phosphate is the phosphate salt of codeine, a natural opium alkaloid used primarily as a cough suppressant and mild analgesic in pharmaceutical formulations. It falls under HTS 2939.11.00.00 as a salt of an opium alkaloid explicitly listed in the heading. This classification applies to chemically defined organic compounds meeting Chapter 29 requirements.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If when formulated as finished dosage form like tablets or syrup
Medicinal formulations containing codeine as active ingredient classify as pharmaceutical products in Chapter 30 rather than bulk chemicals.
If imported as antisera, immunotoxins, or opioid receptor antagonists
Immunological products or specific therapeutic antisera fall under heading 3002 per Chapter 29 exclusion note.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain DEA registration and narcotic import permit prior to shipment; failure results in seizure
• Include certificates of analysis confirming purity and batch identity; required for FDA clearance
• Use secure transport with tamper-evident packaging to comply with controlled substance regulations
Related Products under HTS 2939.11.00.00
Morphine Sulfate
Morphine sulfate is the sulfate salt of morphine, the principal opium alkaloid used for severe pain management in hospital settings. Classified under HTS 2939.11.00.00 as a specifically named opium alkaloid salt. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for separate chemically defined organic compounds.
Oxycodone Hydrochloride
Oxycodone hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of semi-synthetic oxycodone, an opium alkaloid derivative used for moderate to severe pain relief. It qualifies for HTS 2939.11.00.00 as oxycodone (INN) and its salts are explicitly enumerated. Complies with Chapter 29 notes for alkaloid salts.
Hydrocodone Bitartrate
Hydrocodone bitartrate is the bitartrate salt form of hydrocodone, a semi-synthetic opioid antitussive and analgesic derived from codeine. Falls under HTS 2939.11.00.00 per explicit INN listing and Chapter 29 salt classification rules. Used primarily in cough syrups and pain combinations.
Poppy Straw Concentrate
Concentrates of poppy straw are standardized extracts containing morphine and codeine alkaloids extracted from Papaver somniferum capsules. Classified under HTS 2939.11.00.00 as explicitly provided for opium alkaloid sources. Used as raw material for pharmaceutical alkaloid production.
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride
Buprenorphine hydrochloride is the hydrochloride salt of the partial opioid agonist buprenorphine used for opioid addiction treatment. HTS 2939.11.00.00 classification based on explicit INN listing for this opium derivative. Qualifies under Chapter 29 organic compound provisions.
Thebaine
Thebaine is a natural opium alkaloid serving as key intermediate for semi-synthetic opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone. Classified under HTS 2939.11.00.00 as explicitly named poppy alkaloid. Meets Chapter 29 criteria for vegetable alkaloids.