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U.S. imports of hop cones, fresh or dried (not ground, powdered, or pelleted) (HS 121010) totaled $36K in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.
Hop Cones, Fresh or Dried (Not Ground, Powdered, or Pelleted) imports of $36K in April 2026 ran 94% below the year-to-date monthly average of $571K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataUnprocessed hop cones — fresh or dried but not yet ground, powdered, or converted to pellets — are classified under a single US tariff line (1210100000) and serve as a primary raw material input for craft and commercial brewers. New Zealand and Germany are the leading US suppliers, with New Zealand's Southern Hemisphere harvest timing providing a counter-seasonal supply advantage for brewers seeking fresh-hop or early-season dried cones. Because hops are a plant product, USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection applies at entry, and shipments must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate; hop-specific pests such as hop downy mildew (Pseudoperonospora humuli) are regulated quarantine concerns. Variety identity — Hallertau, Saaz, Nelson Sauvin, and others — is commercially critical and should be documented on invoices, as alpha acid content and aroma profile vary significantly by cultivar.
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HTS 121010 covers hop cones in their natural whole or dried form, while HTS 121020 covers hops that have been ground, powdered, or formed into pellets — the most common commercial form used by large breweries. The processing step of pelletizing or grinding moves the product to a different heading entirely. Importers receiving compressed whole-cone bales should confirm with their supplier that the product has not been mechanically processed beyond drying and baling, to avoid misclassification.
New Zealand's hop harvest occurs in March–April, roughly six months offset from the Northern Hemisphere harvest in August–September. This counter-seasonal availability allows US brewers to source fresh or newly dried hops outside the domestic and European harvest window, which is particularly valuable for breweries seeking specific New Zealand varieties such as Nelson Sauvin or Motueka that are not grown domestically at commercial scale. Importers should plan phytosanitary certification and APHIS inspection lead times into their procurement calendar.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | -- | $106K | +$106K |
| GERMANY | $23K | -- | -$23K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $13K | -- | -$13K |
| BRAZIL | -- | $9K | +$9K |
| CANADA | -- | $5K | +$5K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1210100000 | HOP CONES FRSH/DRIED, NOT GROUND POWDRD OR PELLETS | $36K | 10.51% | $4K |
HOP CONES FRSH/DRIED, NOT GROUND POWDRD OR PELLETS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1210100000 | HOP CONES FRSH/DRIED, NOT GROUND POWDRD OR PELLETS | $120K |
HOP CONES FRSH/DRIED, NOT GROUND POWDRD OR PELLETS
6.5K kg
PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI
HS 121190
VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING
HS 120991
SOYBEANS, NESOI
HS 120190
LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN
HS 120510
OIL SEEDS & OLEAGINOUS FRUITS W/NT BROKEN, NESOI
HS 120799
SUNFLOWER SEEDS, WHETHER OR NOT BROKEN
HS 120600
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | -- | $106K | +$106K |
| California | $23K | -- | -$23K |
| Washington | $13K | $9K | -$4K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAINE, WA | $13K | $106K | +$93K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $23K | -- | -$23K |
| HOUSTON, TX | -- | $9K | +$9K |