Citra Hop Pellets Dual Purpose from Canada
High-alpha Citra hop pellets (12-16%) prized for tropical fruit aromas in hazy IPAs, formed from dried cones without oil stripping. HTS 1210.20.00.20 applies to these pellets as processed hop cones, not extracts.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1350%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(2) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Require GC-MS testing for myrcene content; use vacuum packaging for trans-Pacific shipments
• Common issue: misdeclaration as 'hop oil pellets' leading to 1210.90 classification