Alpha Acid Hop Extract
A liquid or powdered extract derived from hops, standardized to a specific alpha acid content for consistent bittering in beer production. It is a vegetable extract of hops, not an essential oil or other excluded product, so it falls under tariff item 1302.13.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the extract is derived from a plant other than hops, such as pyrethrum or liquorice.
Heading 1302 covers extracts of various plants; only hops fall under 1302.13.
Not sure which classification is right?
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the extract is not mixed with sugars or other additives that could shift classification to Chapter 17 or 21
• Provide a Certificate of Analysis showing alpha acid content to support the product description
• Verify whether the extract is considered a food additive, which may require CFIA notification
Related Products under Tariff item 1302.13.00
Aroma Hop Extract
An extract from hops that concentrates volatile aroma compounds, used to add fragrance to beer. It is a vegetable extract of hops, distinct from essential oils (Chapter 33), and therefore classified under tariff item 1302.13.00.
Beta Acid Rich Hop Extract
A hop extract rich in beta acids, valued for its preservative qualities in brewing and natural product formulations. As a direct vegetable extract of hops, it qualifies for tariff item 1302.13.00, provided it is not mixed with other substances.
Bittering Hop Pellet Extract
A liquid extract produced from compressed hop pellets, standardized for bitterness units in large-scale brewing. It is a pure extract of hops, not a pellet itself, and thus falls under tariff item 1302.13.00.
CO2 Hop Extract
Hops extracted using supercritical CO2 to preserve natural compounds for clean flavor in brewing. This process yields a vegetable extract of hops, not an essential oil, so it is classified under tariff item 1302.13.00.
Dry Hopping Extract Concentrate
A concentrated extract that replicates dry hopping techniques, delivering aroma compounds without whole hops. It is a pure hops-derived extract used in beer finishing, falling under tariff item 1302.13.00.
Hop Extract Powder
A concentrated powder from hops (Humulus lupulus) used in brewing for bitterness and aroma. It is a pure vegetable extract of hops, not prepared for retail sale as a food, so it falls under tariff item 1302.13.00.