Powdered Saaz Hop Cones

Saaz hop cones, a noble variety prized for lager beers, are powdered for precise flavor dosing in brewing. Falls under HTS 1210.20.00.40 as powdered hop cones, part of processed lupulin-bearing material.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1210.10.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dried but not powdered

Unground dried cones remain in the fresh/dried category, excluding processed forms.

2106.90Lower: 16.4% vs 17.5%

If pre-mixed into brewing preparations

Hop products formulated as food preparations shift to Chapter 21, away from raw plant materials.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 17.5%

If mixed with other herbs like mint

Blends with non-hop plants fall under general plants/herbs, per Chapter 12 exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include milling process documentation to prove 'ground/powdered' status under Chapter 12 notes

Label with varietal name and moisture content to prevent customs disputes on quality

Watch for blending with other herbs, which could reclassify under 1211 for mixed plants