Ground Hop Cones for Brewing
Dried hop cones (Humulus lupulus) that have been ground into a coarse powder, primarily used as a bittering agent in beer production. Classified under HTS 1210.20.00 because they are hop cones processed by grinding, fitting the subheading for ground hop cones.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +17.5% | 17.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If supplied as whole, unground dried cones
Unground or unpelletized dried hop cones fall under the separate subheading 1210.10 for non-powdered forms.
If mixed with other brewing ingredients as a prepared beer flavor extract
Blends or preparations containing hops for food use are classified as food preparations in Chapter 21, not raw plant materials.
If extracted as lupulin resin isolate for industrial concentration
Purified vegetable saps or extracts like isolated lupulin are under heading 1302, distinct from ground cones.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify processing method (grinding) via supplier certificates to confirm classification under 1210.20.00, avoiding misclassification as fresh cones
• Ensure phytosanitary certificates for agricultural products to meet USDA import requirements and prevent delays
• Check for lupulin content if marketed as such, as high-resin extracts may shift to other codes
Related Products under HTS 1210.20.00
Hop Pellets Type 90 Alpha
Compressed pellets made from ground hop cones with standardized 10-12% alpha acid content for consistent bitterness in craft beer brewing. Falls under HTS 1210.20.00 as hop cones in pellet form, a processed state explicitly covered by the subheading.
Lupulin Powder Extract
Pure lupulin glands separated and powdered from hop cones, rich in bitter resins and essential oils for hop-forward beer styles. HTS 1210.20.00 explicitly includes lupulin as a distinct processed hop product.
Centennial Hop Powder
Ultra-fine powder from dried Centennial hops, valued for citrusy aromas in pale ales and double IPAs. Fits 1210.20.00 as powdered hop cones.
Saaz Hop Pellets
Pelletized noble Saaz hops from Czech Republic, essential for lagers with spicy, earthy notes. 1210.20.00 for pelleted form.
Lupulin-Rich Hop Pellets
High-lupulin pellets designed for maximum aroma extraction in hazy IPAs. Covered as pelleted hop cones under 1210.20.00.
Citra Hop Powder
Powdered Citra hops for tropical fruit bomb beers. Powder form = 1210.20.00.