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Bakery Solid Malt Extract

Bakery Solid Malt Extract is a condensed, solid form of malt extract used in commercial baking to enhance flavor and promote browning. It is made from malted barley and contains no cocoa, qualifying it as a food preparation of malt extract under tariff item 1901.90.20.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1901.90.39Same rate: Free

If the product is put up for retail sale in small packages for home baking.

Retail-packaged malt extracts may fall under the 'Other' tariff item rather than the general food preparation item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the product is clearly labeled as a solid malt extract with no cocoa content to avoid reclassification

• Provide a certificate of analysis confirming cocoa content is below 40% on a defatted basis

• Verify the country of origin for applicable preferential tariff treatments

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