Unroasted Barley Malt from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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