Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin
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Heading 1210 covers hop cones, fresh or dried, and lupulin. It is split by form: whole hop cones that are not ground, powdered or pelleted are in 1210.10, while ground, powdered or pelleted hop cones and lupulin are in 1210.20.
Products in this heading
- Fresh hop cones
- Dried whole hop cones
- Hop cone pellets
- Ground hop powder
- Powdered hop cones
- Lupulin
How to choose the right subheading
- Check whether the product is whole hop cones or has been ground, powdered or pelleted.
- Whole hop cones that are not ground, powdered or pelleted go to 1210.10.00.00.
- Ground, powdered or pelleted hop cones and lupulin go to 1210.20.
- Within 1210.20, hop cone pellets use 1210.20.00.20.
- Ground or powdered hop cones and lupulin that are not pellets use 1210.20.00.40.
Often confused with
- Beer
Beer is a brewed beverage, not hop cones or lupulin.
- Heading 1302Hop extracts
Extracts and juices of hops are separate from dried hop cones.
- Heading 3301Essential oils of hops
Distilled essential oils are not classified as hop cones.
- Heading 1214Forage pellets
Alfalfa and similar forage pellets are not hop cone pellets.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for whole hop cones?
Whole hop cones that are not ground, powdered or pelleted are classified under 1210.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is 13.2 cents/kg.
What is the duty on hop pellets?
Hop cone pellets are classified under 1210.20.00.20. The general (MFN) rate is 13.2 cents/kg.
How do I classify ground hop cones?
Ground hop cones that are not pellets and are not lupulin go under 1210.20.00.40 at a general (MFN) rate of 13.2 cents/kg. Lupulin also falls under 1210.20.00.40 at 13.2 cents/kg.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.