Brewer's Condensed Malt Extract

A thick, condensed solid malt extract tailored for homebrewing and commercial beer production, providing fermentable sugars and flavor. Classified under HTS 1901.90.20.00 due to its solid/condensed state and exclusion from cocoa-containing or dairy-dominant preparations.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China9.6%+17.5%27.1%
🇲🇽Mexico9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇨🇦Canada9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇩🇪Germany9.6%+10.0%19.6%
🇯🇵Japan9.6%+10.0%19.6%

Alternative Classifications

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

1702.90.40.00Lower: 17.5% vs 27.1%

If high glucose content resembling syrup

Products chemically similar to glucose syrups may shift to Chapter 17 sugar preparations.

1901.90Same rate: 27.1%

If mixed with starch or flour beyond extract

Food preparations incorporating additional flours or starches from Chapter 11 fall into broader 'other' subheadings.

2106.90.99Lower: 13.9% vs 27.1%

If flavored or containing additives

Further prepared or flavored versions are often deemed 'other food preparations' not specified elsewhere.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include brewing-specific usage declarations if questioned; test for diastatic power to affirm malt extract identity; watch for contamination that could trigger food safety holds