Food-Grade Condensed Malt Extract

Solid condensed malt extract used in confectionery, cereals, and nutritional bars for its caramel flavor and sweetness. It qualifies for HTS 1901.90.20.00 as a pure malt extract product in condensed form without cocoa.

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.

1806.20Lower: 18.5% vs 27.1%

If exceeding 40% cocoa defatted basis

Cocoa threshold violation shifts to Chapter 18 chocolate preparations.

1108.20.00.00Higher: 37.6% vs 27.1%

If in unmilled grain form

Unprocessed or flaked grains remain in Chapter 11, not advanced to extract preparations.

1905.31.00Lower: 17.5% vs 27.1%

If made into sweet biscuits

End products like biscuits from such extracts are classified by finished form in heading 1905.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify compliance with FDA food contact standards; declare exact Brix levels for condensed verification; separate from dairy blends to prevent dairy heading misclassification