Dried Hallertau Mittelfrüh Hop Cones from China
Classic German Hallertau Mittelfrüh hop cones, dried for mild, herbal aroma in lagers. HTS 1210.10.00.00 specifically for hop cones not ground, powdered, or pelleted. Heritage variety protected by EU PGI status.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain PGI certification for German Hallertau to leverage origin claims and avoid counterfeits
• Declare net weight excluding stems/leaves; over-declaration risks penalties
• Use nitrogen-flushed packaging specs in docs for dried hops to ensure quality retention