Ground Cascade Hop Cones from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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