Malt Extract Powder for Baking
A food preparation primarily composed of malt extract mixed with flour and starch, containing over 10% sugar by dry weight, used as a baking ingredient to enhance flavor and browning. It falls under HTS 1901.90.71.00 as a malt extract-based preparation not containing cocoa and not specified elsewhere. The high sugar content aligns with the additional U.S. note 3 to chapter 17.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 8.5% | +20.0% | 28.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 8.5% | +10.0% | 18.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +12.5% | 12.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing dairy components over 10% by dry weight
Preparations with significant dairy from headings 0401-0404 shift to 2106 if not primarily flour/malt based.
If primarily a sugar syrup with minor malt extract
High sugar content preparations not flour-based classify under chapter 17 sugars.
If sugar content is 10% or less by dry weight
Lower sugar preparations under the same base ingredients fall into the non-sugar noted subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify sugar content exceeds 10% dry weight per U.S. note 3 to chapter 17 with lab analysis for accurate classification
• Provide detailed ingredient lists and certificates of analysis to confirm no cocoa and compliance with FDA food safety standards
• Avoid misclassification as infant formula by ensuring not marketed or composed primarily for infant nutrition
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Sports Nutrition Protein Flour Mix
A powdered blend of whey protein (from heading 0404), flour, and malt extract with over 10% added sugar, designed for athletes to mix into shakes. Classified under HTS 1901.90.71.00 as a food preparation of dairy and flour not elsewhere specified, with low cocoa if any. The sugar exceeds the threshold for this subheading.
Instant Pancake Flour with Malt and Sugar
Ready-to-cook pancake mix made from flour, malt extract, starch, and over 10% sugar by dry weight, not containing cocoa. It qualifies for HTS 1901.90.71.00 as a food preparation of flour and malt extract, prepared beyond chapter 11 milling. Ideal for quick breakfast preparation.
Malted Milk Powder for Beverages
A sweet powder blending milk solids (heading 0402), malt extract, flour, and over 10% sugar, used in milkshakes and hot drinks without cocoa. Falls under HTS 1901.90.71.00 for dairy-based food preparations not elsewhere included. Provides creamy texture and malted flavor.
High-Sugar Baking Enhancer with Starch
A starch and malt extract-based additive with over 10% sugar for dough conditioning in breads and pastries, cocoa-free. Classified in HTS 1901.90.71.00 as other food preparations of starch and malt not specified elsewhere. Improves rise and shelf life.
Flour-Based Energy Drink Powder
Powdered mix of fine flour, malt extract, starch, and over 10% sugar for mixing into energy beverages, no cocoa. HTS 1901.90.71.00 covers this as flour/malt preparation for food use. Boosts carbs for quick energy.
Sweetened Groats and Flour Porridge Mix
Instant porridge from cereal groats (chapter 11), flour, malt, with over 10% sugar, cocoa-free for quick cooking. Under HTS 1901.90.71.00 as prepared groats/flour product. Provides hearty breakfast option.