Lupulin-Rich Pelletized Hops from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Use nitrogen-flushed packaging; provide gland retention test results
• Pitfall: marketing as 'lupulin pellets' risks 1210.20.00.40 shift