Dried Chinook Hop Cones from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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