Malt Extract Powder for Baking from Germany
A food preparation primarily composed of malt extract, flour, and starch with over 10% dry weight sugar, used as a flavor enhancer in bread and pastry baking. Classified under HTS 1901.90.69.00 as it falls under additional U.S. note 8 for malt extract-based preparations not containing cocoa and meeting sugar content criteria, not specified elsewhere.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify sugar content exceeds 10% dry weight via lab analysis to confirm eligibility under additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17
• Provide detailed ingredient breakdown and Certificate of Analysis to CBP to avoid misclassification as basic flour (HTS 1108)
• Ensure labeling complies with FDA food import requirements, including allergen declarations for malt and wheat components