Roasted Barley Malt from Japan
Roasted barley malt is produced by kilning malted barley to develop rich, toasted flavors essential for brewing. It falls under HTS 1107.20.00.00 as roasted malt, distinct from unroasted malt in 1107.10 and not qualifying as a coffee substitute under chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → 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 roasting process documentation to distinguish from unroasted malt (1107.10)
• Ensure product meets Chapter 11 milling criteria (starch >80%, ash ≤3% for barley) to avoid 2302
• Provide brewing end-use certificates if questioned on coffee substitute exclusion