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.
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 product is actually hop pellets or cones, not an extract.
Whole or ground hops are classified in Chapter 12, not as extracts.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Distinguish the product from hop pellets (which may fall under 1210) by providing evidence of the extraction process
• Ensure the extract does not contain more than 10% sucrose, which would shift it to Chapter 17
• Keep shipping documents clear to avoid delays at the border
Related Products under Tariff item 1302.13.00
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.
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.
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.