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HS HEADING 1210

Hop cones, fresh or dried, whether or not ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin

In plain English

This category includes fresh or dried hop cones, regardless of whether they are whole, ground, powdered, or formed into pellets, as well as lupulin. The classification separates these items based on their physical state. One group covers hop cones that remain unground, unpowdered, and not in pellet form. The other group encompasses hop cones that have been ground, powdered, or pelletized, along with lupulin.

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6-digit subheadings (2)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1210.10

Hop cones; neither ground nor powdered nor in the form of pellets

1210.20

Hop cones; ground, powdered or in the form of pellets; lupulin

Chapter 12 classification notes

Seed-for-sowing import (1209) requires phytosanitary certification in almost every destination. Industrial-hemp seed (sterilised, < 0.3% THC) is treated as food in many jurisdictions but restricted in Asia / GCC.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Roasted peanuts / nut butter: Chapter 20. Dried spices and seasoning seeds (cumin, fennel): Chapter 09 (spices). Oilseed-derived oils move to Chapter 15.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 12

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