Lupulin-Rich Pelletized Hops from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Use nitrogen-flushed packaging; provide gland retention test results
• Pitfall: marketing as 'lupulin pellets' risks 1210.20.00.40 shift