Cascade Hop Pellets from China
Pelletized form of Cascade hop variety cones, known for citrus and floral aromas, standardized at 5-7% alpha acids for consistent IPA brewing. Falls under HTS 1210.20.00.20 as hop cone pellets, encompassing any pelletized processed hop cones regardless of variety.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include variety-specific COA (Certificate of Analysis) showing moisture <10% and no additives; watch for EU origin quotas
• Pitfall: bulk packaging over 25kg may require phytosanitary certificates