HS 121020

Ground, Powdered, or Pelleted Hop Cones; Lupulin

U.S. imports of ground, powdered, or pelleted hop cones; lupulin (HS 121020) totaled $3.2M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Processed hop products — pellets (1210200020), ground or powdered cones, and lupulin (1210200040) — are the dominant commercial form used by large-scale breweries due to their extended shelf life, consistent alpha-acid content, and ease of handling. Germany is the leading US supplier under this heading, consistent with its position as the world's largest hop-producing country and a major exporter of Type 90 and Type 45 pellets. Australia and New Zealand are also notable sources. Lupulin, the resinous powder extracted from hop cones, is separately enumerated and used in concentrated hop products and experimental brewing applications.

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Exports

$20.5M

Imports

$3.2M

from 8 countries · YTD: $13.3M

Surplus of $17.3M (net exporter)

Trade balance: surplus of $17.3M (net exporter)

YTD: $13.3M imported (April 2026)

50 shipments/month

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1AUSTRALIA

Import Trend (12 months)

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Geographic Breakdown

PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI

HS 121190

$28.7M

VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING

HS 120991

$26.9M

LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN

HS 120510

$25.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is lupulin and how is it classified under this heading?

Lupulin is the yellow, resinous powder found at the base of hop cone bracts and contains the alpha acids and essential oils responsible for bitterness and aroma in beer. It is classified under 1210200040 alongside ground and powdered hop cones, distinct from hop pellets (1210200020). Importers of concentrated lupulin products should confirm the physical form and processing method to ensure correct line selection.

Do hop pellet imports face any trade-remedy exposure?

As of current schedules, hop pellets and processed hop products under 121020 are not subject to widely publicized antidumping or countervailing duty orders. However, importers should verify the current status of any Section 301 or other trade-remedy measures applicable to goods from specific origins, particularly given the heading's concentration of supply from Germany and other European sources, before filing entry.