Lupulin Powder from Hop Cones from China
Pure lupulin extracted and powdered from hop cones, the resinous glands rich in bittering acids. Specifically covered under HTS 1210.20.00.40 as lupulin from processed hops.
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
• Lab certify lupulin purity >50% to avoid extract reclassification
• Declare as 'lupulin' explicitly on manifests
• Prevent moisture issues leading to clumping misclassified as pellets