Ground Cascade Hop Cones from China
Cascade hop cones are finely ground into powder for use in brewing beer, enhancing aroma and bitterness profiles. Classified under HTS 1210.20.00.40 as hop cones processed into ground form, distinct from fresh or unground cones.
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
• ,Provide certificates of origin and lab analysis confirming hop cone identity and no adulteration
• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as fresh cones (1210.10), which changes duty status