Type 45 Hop Pellets
Type 45 Hop Pellets are concentrated pellets containing 45% hop material and 55% inert carrier, reducing storage volume for commercial breweries. They are classified under 1210.20.00 as hop cone pellets, provided the hop portion is derived from cones and the carrier does not alter the essential character.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 1201100000–1214900090).
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is a blend of whole cones and carrier
Blends with unprocessed cones may be classified under the whole cone tariff item.
If the carrier is a food preparation that changes the product's character
Food preparations not elsewhere specified fall under Chapter 21.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the inert carrier does not exceed 3% by weight if it acts as a binder, per Section Note 1
• Provide a detailed composition breakdown to CBSA to justify classification
• Verify if the carrier material triggers additional food additive regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 1210.20.00
Cascade Hop Pellets
Cascade Hop Pellets are compressed pellets made from dried Cascade hop cones, standardized to 5-7% alpha acids for consistent bittering and aroma in IPA brewing. They fall under tariff item 1210.20.00 as hop cones that have been ground, powdered, or pelletized, without being extracted or isolated into lupulin.
Centennial Hop Pellets T-90
Centennial Hop Pellets T-90 are produced by grinding whole leaf Centennial hop cones and compressing them into pellets with 90% cone content, preserving high alpha acids for pale ales. They are classified under 1210.20.00 as hop cones in pelletized form, not as extracts or isolated lupulin.
Centennial Hop Powder
Centennial Hop Powder is an ultra-fine powder produced by grinding dried Centennial hop cones (Humulus lupulus). It is valued for its citrusy aroma and is used in pale ales and double IPAs. This product falls under tariff item 1210.20.00 because it consists of hop cones that have been ground into powder form.
Citra Hop Pellets Dual Purpose
Citra Hop Pellets Dual Purpose are high-alpha pellets (12-16%) made from dried Citra hop cones, valued for tropical fruit aromas in hazy IPAs. They fall under 1210.20.00 as pelletized hop cones, provided the lupulin glands remain within the cone matrix and are not isolated.
Citra Hop Powder
Citra Hop Powder is a finely ground powder made from dried Citra hop cones, known for imparting tropical fruit flavors to beer. The powdering process transforms the cones into a form covered by tariff item 1210.20.00, which explicitly includes hop cones that are ground or powdered. This product is used primarily in brewing applications.
Cryo Hop Powder
Cryo Hop Powder is produced by cryogenically separating lupulin glands from hop cones and then powdering them. Since lupulin is explicitly listed in tariff item 1210.20.00, this product qualifies for classification under this item. It is used to enhance aroma and flavor in hop-forward beer styles.