HS Code Subheading

Vegetable saps and extracts; of hops

1302.13 Subheading
Section II — Vegetable products

About HS Code 130213

This HS code specifically covers extracts derived from hops (Humulus lupulus), a crucial ingredient primarily used in the brewing industry. Hop extracts are highly valued for their ability to impart bitterness, aroma, and preservative qualities to beer, making them indispensable for brewers worldwide. Beyond brewing, these extracts also find niche applications in herbal medicine and some food products. International trade is driven by major hop-growing regions exporting to breweries globally, ranging from craft breweries to large industrial producers. Key aspects for trade include the concentration of alpha acids (for bitterness), the profile of essential oils (for aroma), and consistency in quality. These extracts are often traded in concentrated forms like liquid extracts or pellets for efficiency in transport and storage, optimizing their use in the brewing process.

Products Under This Code

Hop extract liquid, CO2 hop extract, Isomerized hop extract, Hop oil, Hop resin, Hop pellets (when considered an extract form)

Real World Examples

BarthHaas Hop Extracts, Yakima Chief Hops Extracts, John I. Haas Hop Extracts

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with whole hops (1210) if not in extract form, or with other vegetable extracts (130219) if not specifically from hops.

Products Classified Under 1302.13

Hop extract

Related Codes

1302.11 Vegetable saps and extracts; opium 1302.12 Vegetable saps and extracts; of liquorice 1302.14 Vegetable saps and extracts; of ephedra 1302.19 Vegetable saps and extracts; n.e.c. in item no. 1302.1 1302.20 Pectic substances; pectinates and pectates 1302.31 Mucilages and thickeners; agar-agar, whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products 1302.32 Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from locust beans, locust bean seeds or guar seeds 1302.39 Mucilages and thickeners; whether or not modified, derived from vegetable products, n.e.c. in item no. 1302.3

Industry

This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.

Trade Overview

Germany and the USA are leading exporters of hop extracts, supplying breweries globally, particularly in Europe and North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 130213?

HS code 130213 covers: Vegetable saps and extracts; of hops. This HS code specifically covers extracts derived from hops (Humulus lupulus), a crucial ingredient primarily used in the brewing industry. Hop extracts are highly valued for their ability to impart bitterness, aroma, and preservative qualities to beer, making them indispensable for brewers worldwide. Beyond brewing, these extracts also find niche applications in herbal medicine and some food products. International trade is driven by major hop-growing regions exporting to breweries globally, ranging from craft breweries to large industrial producers. Key aspects for trade include the concentration of alpha acids (for bitterness), the profile of essential oils (for aroma), and consistency in quality. These extracts are often traded in concentrated forms like liquid extracts or pellets for efficiency in transport and storage, optimizing their use in the brewing process.

What products fall under HS code 130213?

Hop extract liquid, CO2 hop extract, Isomerized hop extract, Hop oil, Hop resin, Hop pellets (when considered an extract form)

What are common misclassifications for HS code 130213?

Can be confused with whole hops (1210) if not in extract form, or with other vegetable extracts (130219) if not specifically from hops.

How is HS code 130213 structured?

HS code 130213 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (13) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (13) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.