Malted Milk Powder

A food preparation made from malted barley flour, dried milk, and sugar, used in beverages and baking. Classified under HTS 1901.90.91 as a malt extract-based preparation not containing cocoa or exceeding cocoa limits, and not specified elsewhere.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6.4%+35.0%41.4%
🇲🇽Mexico6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇨🇦Canada6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇩🇪Germany6.4%+10.0%16.4%
🇯🇵Japan6.4%+10.0%16.4%

Alternative Classifications

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

1701.91Lower: 15.1% vs 41.4%

If predominantly sucrose-based with minor malt

High sugar content shifts classification to cane/beet sugar preparations under Chapter 17.

2106.90.36.00Lower: 17.5% vs 41.4%

If marketed as a finished beverage mix

Food preparations not elsewhere specified in Chapter 19 fall under 2106 if not fitting specific 1901 criteria.

1107.10.00.00Lower: 35% vs 41.4%

If unmixed malt flour only

Pure malt flour is classified in Chapter 11, not as a prepared food under 1901.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Verify total cocoa content is under 40% on defatted basis via lab testing to avoid reclassification

• Include certificates of analysis showing milk solids content if derived from heading 0401-0404 goods

• Label accurately as 'food preparation of flour and malt extract' to prevent NES issues