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U.S. imports of hop cones, ground, powdered, or in pellets; lupulin (HS 121020) totaled $3.2M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Hop Cones, Ground, Powdered, or in Pellets; Lupulin paid $331K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $3.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataProcessed hops — whether pelleted, ground, powdered, or extracted as lupulin — are the primary bittering and aromatic inputs for commercial and craft brewing, and their form at import determines classification: pellets fall under 1210200020, while ground or powdered cones and lupulin fall under 1210200040. Germany is the dominant supplier, with Australia and New Zealand also significant sources, reflecting the concentration of high-alpha and aromatic hop varieties in those origins. Importers should note that moisture content, alpha-acid percentage, and pellet type (T-90 vs. T-45) affect both classification confidence and quality specifications in purchase contracts. Cold-chain integrity during transit is a recurring compliance concern, as degraded alpha acids can trigger disputes over conforming goods.
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The US schedule separates hop cone pellets (1210200020) from ground or powdered hop cones and lupulin (1210200040). The key classification factor is the physical form at the time of importation — compressed pellets versus loose ground or powdered material — not the variety or alpha-acid content.
No. Lupulin — the resinous powder separated from hop cones — is classified together with ground and powdered hop cones under 1210200040, not as a distinct botanical extract. If lupulin has been further processed into an extract or isomerized product, it may fall outside heading 1210 entirely and require separate classification review.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $945K | $1.9M | +$984K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $356K | $2.5M | +$2.1M |
| BELGIUM | -- | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| JAPAN | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| GERMANY | $909K | $1.3M | +$411K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1210200020 | HOP CONE PELLETS, FRESH OR DRIED | $3.1M | 10.37% | $325K |
| 1210200040 | HOP CONES GROUND OR POWDERED, FRESH/DRIED; LUPULIN | $54K | 11.24% | $6K |
HOP CONE PELLETS, FRESH OR DRIED
HOP CONES GROUND OR POWDERED, FRESH/DRIED; LUPULIN
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1210200020 | HOP CONE PELLETS, FRESH OR DRIED | $19.9M |
| 1210200040 | HOP CONES GROUND OR POWDERED, FRESH/DRIED; LUPULIN | $600K |
HOP CONE PELLETS, FRESH OR DRIED
1.0M kg
HOP CONES GROUND OR POWDERED, FRESH/DRIED; LUPULIN
68.0K 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $2.3M | $18.0M | +$15.7M |
| New York | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
| Missouri | -- | $353K | +$353K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLAINE, WA | $885K | $6.6M | +$5.8M |
| SEATTLE, WA | $1.3M | $6.0M | +$4.7M |
| TACOMA, WA | -- | $3.1M | +$3.1M |