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U.S. imports of hop cones and lupulin, fresh or dried (SITC 05484) totaled $3.2M in April 2026, traded with 8 countries.
Importers of Hop Cones and Lupulin, Fresh or Dried paid $335K 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. Hop Cones and Lupulin, Fresh or Dried imports of $3.2M in April 2026 ran 17% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHop cones and their concentrated resin extract lupulin are the primary bittering and aroma agents in beer production, making this a strategically important agricultural input for the brewing industry. Dried whole hops, pelletized hops, and lupulin powder are the principal commercial forms traded internationally, with variety-specific characteristics (alpha acid content, aroma profile) driving significant price differentiation among craft and commercial brewers. USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements govern fresh hop imports, while dried and processed forms face fewer entry barriers but may still require phytosanitary documentation depending on origin.
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Fresh hops are highly perishable and subject to stricter APHIS phytosanitary controls, limiting their trade window to the harvest season. Dried whole hops and pellets are the standard commercial forms for international trade, offering longer shelf life and easier handling. Lupulin powder — a further-processed concentrate — may be classified differently depending on its degree of processing and could fall outside this heading if considered a prepared extract.
Yes — hop variety determines alpha acid content (bitterness potential) and terpene profile (aroma), which are critical brewing specifications. Certain proprietary varieties are grown exclusively in specific regions, creating supply concentration risk for brewers dependent on a single origin. Importers should also verify that the variety name on commercial documents matches the phytosanitary certificate to avoid entry delays. Consult a licensed customs broker for current admissibility requirements.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUSTRALIA | $945K | $1.9M | +$984K |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $369K | $2.5M | +$2.1M |
| BELGIUM | -- | $2.5M | +$2.5M |
| JAPAN | -- | $2.4M | +$2.4M |
| GERMANY | $932K | $1.3M | +$388K |
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