Rye Liquid Malt Extract from China
Fluid extract from malted rye grains, utilized in rye whiskey production and robust breads. Under HTS 1901.90.10.00 as fluid malt extract, processed per chapter 19 notes.
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
• Specify rye varietal in docs; ensure no gluten-free claims if misdeclared
• Monitor for ergot contamination common in rye
• Use IBC totes for bulk fluid import to reduce costs