Hop cones — HTS 1210
Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin
Chapter 12 › Heading 1210
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1210 is a four-digit product category for hop cones and related hop products. It covers hops that are fresh or dried, whether they are whole, ground, powdered, or made into pellets, as well as lupulin, the resinous powder separated from hop cones. The heading groups these goods by their basic botanical identity and form, not by brand or intended customer.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, first identify the product’s physical form and composition, then follow the applicable subheadings and statistical suffixes under heading 1210. The distinctions may involve whether the product is whole or processed, whether it is lupulin, and other product characteristics stated in the tariff schedule. Confirm the exact wording of the current eight-digit provisions rather than selecting a code based only on a product description or a supplier’s code.
What to check
- Obtain a detailed product specification identifying whether the goods are fresh, dried, ground, powdered, pelletized, or lupulin.
- Check whether the product contains only hop material or includes other ingredients, extracts, carriers, or additives that could affect classification.
- Compare the product’s physical form and processing with the descriptions of every applicable subheading under heading 1210.
- Use the current HTSUS and confirm the complete eight-digit code, including its statistical suffix; do not stop at the four-digit heading.
- Request a customs broker’s or classification specialist’s review if the product is an extract, blend, preparation, or otherwise does not clearly match a listed description.
HTS heading 1210 summary
Hop cones is a 4-digit product category containing 2 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1210.10.00.00 👉 | Hop cones, neither ground nor powdered nor in the form of pellets | 13.2¢/kg | Free | 53¢/kg |
| 1210.20.00 👉 | Hop cones, ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin | 13.2¢/kg | Free | 53¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1210?
Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.