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
100%
Rate breakdown
9903.04.60100%Except as provided in heading 9903.04.61, patented pharmaceutical articles as provided for in subdivisions (c) and (d) of U.S. note 40 to this subchapter
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 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