Fluid Wheat Malt Extract

Liquid malt extract produced from malted wheat, commonly used in craft beer production and as a natural sweetener in foods. It qualifies under HTS 1901.90.10.00 as fluid malt extract per heading 1901, distinct from dry forms.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1107.20.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If dehydrated into powder

Powdered forms are under 1107 as malt flour/meal, separate from fluid extracts in 1901.

1702.90.40.00Same rate: 17.5%

If high glucose content resembling syrup

Glucose/fructose syrups from malt are in 1702, not simple malt extract.

1901.90Same rate: 17.5%

If dried rather than fluid

Dry malt extract specifically goes to 1901.90.43, distinguishing state of completion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm no cocoa content exceeds limits; test for compliance with chapter note on cocoa basis

Use refrigerated shipping to maintain fluid integrity; declare viscosity to prevent solid misclassification

Include origin certificates for barley/wheat to qualify for preferential tariffs; watch for allergen labeling