Dried Hop Cones (Non-Bitter)

Dried hop cones (Humulus lupulus) not processed for beer bittering, used in herbal remedies. HTS 1404.90.90 as other vegetable products, excluding brewing-specific hops.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇨🇦CanadaFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1210.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 25%

If used for hop bitters in brewing

Hops of heading 1210 specifically for beer production.

0712.90Lower: 18.3% vs 25%

If simply dried as a vegetable product

Could argue dried vegetables in Chapter 7 if not herbal-specific.

1302.11.00.00Lower: 17.5% vs 25%

If extracted for vegetable saps

Hop extracts for flavoring fall under 1302.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Specify non-brewing end-use in commercial invoice

• Alpha acid content testing to differentiate from 1210 hops

• EU pesticide residue limits strictly enforced for hops