Ground Hop Cones for Brewing from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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