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
9903.05.860%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))
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