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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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)