T-45 Hop Pellets from China
Type 45 hop pellets made by pelletizing whole leaf hops without prior grinding, retaining cone structure for brewing. HTS 1210.20.00 covers hop cones 'in the form of pellets' regardless of exact processing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide pellet type specs (T-45 vs T-90) and density measurements for accurate subheading placement
• Ensure EU or origin phytosanitary compliance for pest-free status