Distiller's Unroasted Corn Malt
Unroasted malt made from sprouted corn (maize), used in whiskey production, with starch content meeting the 45% threshold and ash content below 2%. It is classified as other unroasted malt under tariff item 1107.10.91, within the access commitment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the malt is whole grain
Whole unroasted malt falls under a different tariff item in the same subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the malt passes at least 90% through a 500-micron sieve as per chapter 11 notes for maize products
• Imports without a quota allocation are subject to the over-access rate, which is much higher
• Keep detailed production records to demonstrate the malt is unroasted and not whole grain
Related Products under Tariff item 1107.10.91
Gluten-Free Unroasted Millet Malt
Unroasted malt made from germinated millet, used for gluten-free beer production. Although millet is not listed in the chapter 11 table, it is classified as other unroasted malt under tariff item 1107.10.91, within the access commitment.
Sour Mash Unroasted Rye Malt
Unroasted rye malt, produced by germinating rye without roasting, used in sour mash whiskey production. It is classified as other unroasted malt under tariff item 1107.10.91, within the access commitment.
Unmalted Rye Malt Extract Base
Unroasted rye malt from germinated rye, not further extracted, used in rye whiskey and bread production. It is classified as other unroasted malt under tariff item 1107.10.91, within the access commitment.
Unroasted Buckwheat Malt
Unroasted buckwheat malt, made from germinated buckwheat without roasting, used in niche beers. It is classified as other unroasted malt under tariff item 1107.10.91, within the access commitment.
Unroasted Oat Malt for Baking
Unroasted oat malt, made from germinated oats dried without roasting, used for nutty flavor in breads. It is classified as other unroasted malt under tariff item 1107.10.91, within the access commitment.
Unroasted Rice Malt Specialty
Unroasted rice malt, made from sprouted rice without roasting, used for gluten-free brewing. It is classified as other unroasted malt under tariff item 1107.10.91, within the access commitment.