Dried Chinook Hop Cones from Germany
Dried Chinook hops with piney, grapefruit flavors for bold ales. HTS 1210.10.00.00 applies to these whole dried cones, unground and non-pelleted. Popular in American craft brewing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for storage proteins; high levels may trigger FDA food safety scrutiny
• Use vacuum-sealed bales; declare bale dimensions for container optimization
• Avoid mixing varieties in one shipment to simplify customs lot inspection