Dried Hop Cones (Non-Bitter) from Germany
Dried hop cones (non-bitter) are the dried female flower cones of Humulus lupulus that have not been processed for beer bittering, used in herbal remedies and teas. They are classified under tariff item 1404.90.00 as other vegetable products not elsewhere specified, as they are not classified under brewing-specific headings or as pharmaceutical preparations.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Import Tips
• Ensure the hop cones are not lupulin-rich or processed for brewing, as those may be classified under heading 12.10 or Chapter 21
• If the cones are sold for herbal medicinal use, be prepared to demonstrate they are not in measured doses or packaged as medicaments
• Check CFIA requirements for botanical products intended for human consumption