Powdered Saaz Hop Cones from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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