Thebaine from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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 intended use declaration for synthetic intermediate status
• Typically higher purity (98%+) required for pharmaceutical synthesis routes
• Monitor quota allocations; subject to annual aggregate production limits