Roasted Black Malt from Japan
Roasted black malt, intensely kilned barley malt, delivers dark color and roasted coffee-like flavors for stouts. HTS 1107.20.00.00 covers this roasted malt, excluding it from unroasted or prepared substitute categories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide color spectrum (EBC/SRM) analysis to verify roast level
• Separate from crystal malt shipments; distinct roast profiles affect classification
• Confirm no additives that could push into 2101 prepared extracts