Alpha Acid Hop Extract from Japan
A specialized liquid or powder extract from hops standardized for alpha acid content, essential for consistent bitterness in beer production. Classified under 1302.13.00.00 as it is a direct vegetable extract of hops without medicinal additives.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include lab tests showing alpha acid levels and absence of prohibited additives like sucrose; declare exact concentration for valuation; watch for essential oil contamination leading to Chapter 33