Powdered Saaz Hop Cones from China

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.

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

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

Powdered Saaz Hop Cones from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1210.20.00.40