Ground Chinook Hop Cones from China
Chinook hops ground into fine powder, known for their bold piney and grapefruit notes in American ales. Processed form qualifies under HTS 1210.20.00.40 for ground hop cones.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Test for erucic acid if blended with colza (per 1205 notes), though rare for hops
• Declare alpha acid percentage for brewing authenticity checks
• Avoid import as 'flour' which might invoke 1208 exclusions