Liquid Rice Malt Syrup Extract from Japan
A viscous fluid extract from malted rice, used in gluten-free baking and Asian cuisine ferments. Falls under HTS 1901.90.10.00 as fluid malt extract, processed beyond chapter 11 raw grains.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document rice origin to avoid GMO concerns; ensure no dairy addition pushes to milk prep subheadings
• Specify Brix level in docs for fluid verification; pitfall is classification as starch sugar if overprocessed
• Comply with FDA prior notice for fluid foods; use food-grade containers