Saaz Hop Pellets for Lagers from China
Noble Saaz hop cones pelletized for clean, spicy bitterness in European lagers, with low alpha acids (3-5%) and high humulene. Classified precisely under HTS 1210.20.00.20 for all hop cone pellet forms used in brewing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Source from Czech Republic with EU export certificates; declare noble variety accurately
• Pitfall: failing to specify 'Type 90' can cause valuation disputes