Poppy Straw Concentrate from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
0%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide GC-MS analysis certificates showing morphine/codeine ratio and total alkaloid content
• Verify cultivation under international narcotics control conventions (Single Convention)
• Use licensed growers only; illicit source material subject to total forfeiture