Unroasted Barley Malt

Unroasted barley malt is produced by steeping, germinating, and drying barley grains without roasting, used primarily in brewing and distilling. It falls under HTS 1107.10.00.00 as malt that is not roasted, meeting the chapter's criteria for cereal-derived products with specific starch and ash content.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

1102.90Lower: 19% vs 35%

If not germinated, just hulled or pearled barley

Ungerminated barley products without malting process fall under heading 1102 for processed but unmalted cereals.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If starch content below chapter threshold or high ash

Per chapter note (A), failing starch/ash limits classifies as bran or other residues in heading 2302.

1104Lower: 14.5% vs 35%

If rolled, flaked, or ground germ of barley

Chapter note (A) explicitly places cereal germ products in heading 1104 regardless of other criteria.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify starch content exceeds 80% and ash below 2.5% per chapter note (A) using modified Ewers method to confirm classification in Chapter 11

Provide lab analysis certificates documenting non-roasted status and sieve passage to prevent disputes at customs

Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as roasted malt (1107.20), which changes duty and requires heat treatment proof