1210.20.00.40 - Other

This HTS category, 1210.20.00.40, covers "Other" forms of hop cones that are ground, powdered, or in pellet form, as well as lupulin. This designation specifically encompasses hop products that have undergone processing to reduce their physical volume or increase their surface area, but do not fit into the more specific sibling category for hop cone pellets. Examples would include finely ground hop cones, hop cone powders, or lupulin extracted from hop cones, which are used in various industrial applications, particularly in brewing for flavoring and preservation.

The key distinction from the sibling category, 1210.20.00.20, lies in the specific form of the processed hop. While this category covers ground, powdered, and lupulin, 1210.20.00.20 is reserved exclusively for hop cones that have been compressed into uniform pellets. Therefore, if the hop product is in a powdered or granular state, or is pure lupulin, it would be classified here, whereas a compacted, pelletized form would be classified under the sibling entry.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 1210.20.00.40. The classification is determined by the physical state of the processed hop cone material or extracted lupulin, excluding pre-formed pellets which have their own dedicated code. This ensures that all processed hop products are appropriately categorized based on their presentation for trade.