Alpha Acid Hop Extract from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
0%
Import Tips
• 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