Type 45 Hop Pellets

Concentrated Type 45 hop pellets with 45% hop material and 55% inert carrier, reducing storage volume for commercial breweries. Still classified under HTS 1210.20.00.20 as hop cone pellets if primarily cone-derived.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3824.40.10Higher: 41.5% vs 17.5%

If over 50% carrier or prepared as chemical additive

High-carrier hop products become prepared binders or chemical goods under Chapter 38.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 17.5%

If sold in bulk as brewery waste for animal feed

Spent or low-grade Type 45 pellets for feed classify as vegetable residues.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Disclose carrier material (e.g

rice hulls) on entry docs; calculate net hop weight for valuation

Pitfall: exceeding 50% carrier may reclassify as mixtures

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