Lupulin-Rich Pelletized Hops from Germany
Pellets designed to preserve lupulin glands for maximum aroma, often vacuum-sealed, used late in boil for NEIPAs. Classified as hop cone pellets under HTS 1210.20.00.20 unless glands are isolated.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Use nitrogen-flushed packaging; provide gland retention test results
• Pitfall: marketing as 'lupulin pellets' risks 1210.20.00.40 shift