1302.13.00.00 - Of hops

This HTS classification, 1302.13.00.00, specifically covers vegetable saps and extracts derived from hops. These are typically concentrated forms of the essential oils and lupulin glands found in hop cones, utilized primarily for their flavoring and preservative properties in the brewing industry. The classification focuses on the purified or semi-purified extract of the hop plant, distinct from raw hop cones or less processed hop products.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. For instance, 1302.11.00.00 pertains to opium, a sap from the opium poppy, while 1302.12.00.00 covers extracts of licorice root, and 1302.14.01.00 is for extracts of ephedra. The "Of hops" designation under 1302.13.00.00 clearly delineates it from these other specific plant-derived extracts, based on the botanical origin and characteristic chemical profile of the hop plant.

As a leaf node, 1302.13.00.00 does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification within this code is on identifying whether the product is indeed an extract derived from hops, and that it falls under the broader heading of "Vegetable saps and extracts." The specific form of the extract (e.g., liquid, solid, oleoresin) or the degree of processing are generally considered within the scope of this single classification code, provided it meets the general requirements of a hop extract.