Liquid Barley Malt Extract

A fluid extract derived from malted barley, used primarily in brewing and baking for its enzymatic properties and fermentable sugars. Classified under HTS 1901.90.10.00 as fluid malt extract, not containing cocoa, fitting the definition from chapter note (a) referencing groats of chapter 11.

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.

1107.10.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If in powder or granular form

Dried malt extract falls under heading 1107 for malt of chapter 11, not fluid preparations of 1901.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 17.5%

If further processed into flavored syrup or beverage base

Advanced food preparations beyond simple malt extract are classified in 2106 as other food preparations.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 17.5%

If for animal feed use

Malt extract intended as animal feed ingredient shifts to chapter 23 preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify milk solids content if blended with dairy; ensure under 40% cocoa if any present per chapter notes

Provide certificate of analysis confirming fluid state and malt extract composition to avoid misclassification

Label accurately for food safety; common pitfall is incorrect declaration as dry extract leading to wrong subheading