Unroasted Barley Malt from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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