Roasted Wheat Malt from China
Roasted wheat malt undergoes controlled roasting to impart caramel and nutty notes, used in specialty beers and breads. Classified in HTS 1107.20.00.00 for its roasted character, meeting wheat's Chapter 11 starch (>80%) and ash (≤2.5%) thresholds.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Lab test for starch content using modified Ewers method to confirm Chapter 11 eligibility
• Label clearly as 'roasted malt for brewing' to prevent confusion with 0901 coffee substitutes
• Check particle size; if <45% passes 500μm sieve, may shift to 1103 pelleted form