Fresh Nugget Hop Cones from China
High-alpha Nugget hop cones harvested fresh for bittering in ales. Classified in 1210.10.00.00 as unprocessed (neither ground nor powdered nor pelleted) hop cones. Suited for direct cone hopping.
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
• Ship fresh hops air freight with temperature logs (<4°C) to maintain viability
• Inspect for cone integrity; damaged cones risk downgrade to waste categories
• Pair with brewery end-use letter to affirm non-medicinal agricultural purpose