HS Code 121140
Poppy Straw for Pharmaceutical Use
HS code 121140 covers poppy straw—the plant material used primarily for pharmaceutical alkaloid extraction—regulated by international narcotic control agencies.
6-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 121140 — Poppy Straw for Pharmaceutical Use
This code covers poppy straw, which is the plant material (excluding seeds) used to extract opium alkaloids like morphine. It is handled as a industrial raw material under heavy narcotics supervision.
What's included
- Dried poppy capsules and stems
- Poppy straw pellets
- Papaver somniferum straw
What's excluded
- Poppy seeds → use
120791(Seeds of the poppy are classified as oil seeds under 1207.91.)
Common examples
- Pharmaceutical grade poppy straw
- Crushed poppy capsules for morphine extraction
Frequently asked questions
Is poppy straw the same as poppy seed?
No, the straw refers to the plant parts (heads and stems) which contain narcotics; the seeds do not usually contain these levels and have separate codes.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Must adhere to INCB quotas and strictly regulated pharmaceutical supply chains.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Australia, Turkey, France
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, India
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Key takeaway
Strictly medicinal commodity with high levels of international regulatory control.
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