Ground Hop Cones for Brewing from China
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 — 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
• 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