Roasted Wheat Malt
Roasted wheat malt undergoes controlled roasting to impart caramel and nutty notes, used in specialty beers and breads. It is classified under tariff item 1107.20.92 for its roasted character, meeting wheat's Chapter 11 starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 2.5%. The product falls under heading 1107 as roasted malt.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the malt is not roasted but only kilned or dried
Unroasted malt is classified separately under heading 1107.
If the import is within the access commitment quantity
Within access commitment has a different duty rate than over access commitment.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the wheat malt is roasted and not merely dried, as unroasted malt falls under 1107.10
• Ensure starch content exceeds 45% and ash content is below 2.5% on a dry basis
• Keep records of the roasting process and packaging weight for CBSA inspection
Related Products under Tariff item 1107.20.92
Roasted Barley Malt
Roasted barley malt is produced by kilning malted barley to develop rich, toasted flavors essential for brewing. It falls under tariff item 1107.20.92 as a roasted malt, distinct from unroasted malt in 1107.10. The product meets the starch and ash content requirements for barley under Chapter 11.
Roasted Black Malt
Roasted black malt is intensely kilned barley malt that delivers dark color and roasted coffee-like flavors for stouts. It is classified under tariff item 1107.20.92 as roasted malt, distinct from unroasted or prepared substitute categories. The product meets the starch and ash content thresholds for barley under Chapter 11.
Roasted Chocolate Malt
Roasted chocolate malt from barley mimics cocoa flavors for porters, roasted to high temperatures. It is classified under tariff item 1107.20.92 as roasted malt, meeting barley milling parameters. The product falls under Chapter 11 as it meets the starch and ash content requirements for barley.
Roasted Pale Malt
Roasted pale malt, typically from barley, is lightly roasted for base malts in pale ales, providing fermentable sugars. It qualifies under tariff item 1107.20.92 as roasted malt, with starch content exceeding 45% and low ash content. The product meets the Chapter 11 requirements for barley.
Roasted Rye Malt
Roasted rye malt adds spicy, bread-like notes to rye beers and whiskeys, produced by roasting germinated rye. It fits tariff item 1107.20.92 for roasted malt, with rye-specific starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 2.5%. The product meets the Chapter 11 requirements for rye.