1211.40.00.00 - Poppy straw

This HTS classification, 1211.40.00.00, specifically covers "Poppy straw." Poppy straw refers to the dried stalks, leaves, and seed capsules of the opium poppy plant (Papaver somniferum) after the seeds have been harvested. It is important to note that this classification pertains to the straw itself, not the opium latex or the poppy seeds.

This category is distinct from its sibling entries which cover other specific plant-derived products. For example, 1211.20 classifies ginseng roots, while 1211.30.00.00 is for coca leaf, and 1211.50.00.00 identifies ephedra. Additionally, 1211.60.00.00 covers the bark of the African cherry tree. Unlike these, poppy straw is characterized by its origin from the post-harvest opium poppy plant and its primary use as a source for certain alkaloids, or as agricultural byproducts.

As a leaf node, 1211.40.00.00 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code is determined by the definitive identification of the material as poppy straw. This material is primarily of interest for its potential to contain narcotic alkaloids, such as morphine and codeine, and is often subject to specific regulations and controls due to its medicinal and potentially illicit uses.