1302.11.00.00 - Opium

This HTS category, 1302.11.00.00, specifically classifies raw opium, which is the dried latex obtained from the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum). This substance is characterized by its narcotic properties and its use in the production of various alkaloids, including morphine and codeine. Proper identification relies on the physical form and origin of the material, distinguishing it from other processed or synthetic narcotics.

Within the broader classification of "Vegetable saps and extracts" under heading 1302, this subcategory is distinct from its siblings. For instance, 1302.12.00.00 covers extracts derived from licorice root, used primarily for flavoring and medicinal purposes. Similarly, 1302.13.00.00 pertains to hop extracts, utilized in the brewing industry for their bittering and aromatic qualities. The subcategory 1302.14.01.00 specifically deals with extracts of ephedra, a plant known for its stimulant properties.

As a leaf node, 1302.11.00.00 does not have further subcategories, meaning all forms and preparations falling under the definition of raw opium are classified here. Classification hinges on the material being the direct, unadulterated latex of the opium poppy. Any significant processing, such as the isolation of specific alkaloids, would lead to classification under different HTS headings appropriate for those chemical compounds.