Ground Chinook Hop Cones from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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