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.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as loose dried cones before pelletizing
Pellet form is specifically under 1210.20; unprocessed dried cones use 1210.10.
If for chemically treated or isomerized hop extracts
Processed chemical preparations of hops, like isomerized alpha acids, move to Chapter 38 as chemical products.
If marketed as dried vegetable for non-brewing food uses
Dried vegetables not specifically hops could fall under 0712, but hops have dedicated heading 1210.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain lab analysis reports confirming alpha acid percentage and pellet composition to support 1210.20.00 classification
• Use vacuum-sealed packaging declarations to comply with storage stability requirements during import
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as machinery parts if used in hoppers; it's strictly botanical material
Related Products under HTS 1210.20.00
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.
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.