Ground Hop Cones for Brewing from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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