Roasted Pale Malt from Japan
Roasted pale malt, typically from barley, is lightly roasted for base malts in pale ales, providing fermentable sugars. It qualifies under HTS 1107.20.00.00 as roasted malt, with starch content exceeding 80% and low ash per barley chapter specs.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include kiln logs showing roast temperature/time to prove 'roasted' status
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics feed-grade; use brewing-specific labeling
• Test ash after deducting added minerals to comply with chapter note (A)