Hop Pellets Type 90 Alpha from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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