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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If exceeding 40% cocoa defatted basis
Cocoa threshold violation shifts to Chapter 18 chocolate preparations.
If in unmilled grain form
Unprocessed or flaked grains remain in Chapter 11, not advanced to extract preparations.
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
Related Products under HTS 1901.90.20.00
Solid Malt Extract Powder
A dehydrated, solid form of malt extract derived from sprouted barley, used primarily in brewing, baking, and as a natural sweetener in food products. It falls under HTS 1901.90.20.00 as solid or condensed malt extract, not containing cocoa and not elsewhere specified.
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.
Organic Solid Malt Extract
Certified organic solid malt extract from barley, condensed for use in health foods and infant nutrition. Falls under HTS 1901.90.20.00 as a non-cocoa malt extract in solid form.
Diastatic Condensed Malt Powder
Solid diastatic malt extract powder with active enzymes for baking dough conditioning. HTS 1901.90.20.00 covers this as condensed malt extract for food prep without cocoa.
Bakery Solid Malt Extract
Solid malt extract blocks or powder for commercial bakery flavor enhancement and browning. Classified in HTS 1901.90.20.00 for its condensed malt composition sans cocoa.
Confectionery Condensed Malt
Condensed solid malt extract used in hard candies and chews for natural sweetness. Under HTS 1901.90.20.00 as a basic malt extract preparation.