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Cascade Hop Pellets from Japan

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 — 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

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