Fluid Wheat Malt Extract from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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