Dried Saaz Hop Cones from Germany
Noble Saaz hop cones, dried for lager brewing with spicy, earthy notes. Falls under 1210.10.00.00 for unground, unpowdered, non-pelleted hop cones, fresh or dried. A staple in European-style pilsners.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis for alpha/beta acid content to support brewing-use declaration and valuation
• Avoid bulk baling over 50kg without ventilation specs to prevent mold during ocean freight
• EU-origin hops may need varietal registry proof to match Czech Saaz authenticity claims