Dried East Kent Goldings Hop Cones from Japan
Premium dried East Kent Goldings (EKG) hop cones for classic British ales. Classified under 1210.10.00.00 as whole dried cones, no pelleting or powder. Finest aroma hop from Kent region.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• EKG requires UK origin proof; substitutes often reclassified lower value
• Batch-test for mycotoxins; common issue in field-dried hops
• Declare alpha acid % accurately for brewery buyer valuation