Product classification
HS code for Hops: 1210.10
Hop cones, neither ground nor powdered nor in the form of pellets.
Classification of hops under HS 1210.10
Hops are classified under HS code 1210.10 when they are presented as hop cones that have not undergone significant processing beyond drying. This heading specifically covers the inflorescences of the hop plant (Humulus lupulus). The classification is determined by the physical state of the product; 1210.10 is reserved for cones that are neither ground, nor powdered, nor compressed into pellets. These cones are primarily used in the brewing industry for their bittering and aromatic properties. The Harmonized System distinguishes between the raw or simply dried agricultural state and more processed forms. If the hops are pressed into a specific shape for transport but remain whole cones, they still fall under this code. However, once the cellular structure is broken down through grinding or pelletization, the classification shifts to a different subheading within the same category to reflect the added industrial processing.
- Covers
- Fresh hop cones
- Dried hop cones (whole)
- Pressed whole hop cones
- Whole hop flowers
- Also under 1210.10
- Yakima Chief Hops (whole leaf)
- BarthHaas (whole leaf)
- Crosby Hops (whole leaf)
- Hopsteiner (whole leaf)
Codes often confused with 1210.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 1210.20, which covers hops that have been ground, powdered, or formed into pellets. Many importers mistakenly use 1210.10 for hop pellets because they are the most common form of hops in trade, but 1210.10 is strictly for whole cones. Additionally, hop extracts and resins are classified under HS code 1302.13 and should not be confused with the vegetable matter itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS 121010 (the code used for hops), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 121010 (the code used for hops) in UN Comtrade data was Poland, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 62% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 121010, not only hops.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Poland $11M 23% of world exports
- 2 Czechia $11M 23% of world exports
- 3 United States $11M 21% of world exports
World total: $49M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $41M 62% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $10M 15% of world imports
- 3 United States $7.5M 11% of world imports
World total: $66M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for hops
Brazil classifies hops under NCM 1210.10.00: HS 1210.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about hops
What is the HS code for Hops?
The HS code for Hops is 121010 (Hop cones; neither ground nor powdered nor in the form of pellets). The HS code for whole hop cones that are not ground or pelletized is 1210.10.
How do I classify Hops for customs?
Hops is classified under HS code 121010 — Hop cones; neither ground nor powdered nor in the form of pellets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are hop pellets included under HS code 1210.10?
No, hop pellets are classified under HS code 1210.20 because they have been ground and compressed, which excludes them from the 1210.10 subheading.
Which countries are the top exporters of hops (HS 121010)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 121010 (the code used for hops) in UN Comtrade data were Poland ($11M, 23% of world exports), Czechia ($11M) and the United States ($11M). World exports came to about $49M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of hops (HS 121010)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 121010 (the code used for hops) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($41M, 62% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($10M) and the United States ($7.5M). World imports came to about $66M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Hops the same in all countries?
The base HS code 121010 for Hops is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for hops in Brazil?
In Brazil, hops (HS 121010) is classified under NCM 1210.10.00.