Malt Extract Beverage Base
Powdered malt extract concentrate used as the primary ingredient in brewing non-alcoholic malt beverages like malt shakes or energy drinks. Classified under HTS 2106.90.99.73 as a food preparation for beverage manufacture, not qualifying as roasted coffee substitutes or flavored tea per chapter notes. It requires mixing with water and flavorings for final consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as unmixed malt flour for general food use
Pure malt products without beverage-specific formulation fall under Chapter 11 as malt flours, not food preparations.
If imported as a ready-to-drink non-alcoholic beverage
Finished non-alcoholic beverages are classified in Chapter 22 based on alcohol content and type, not as preparations.
If not specifically for beverage manufacture
General NES food preparations without beverage intent go to the residual 2106.90.9980 subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the preparation is solely for beverage manufacture and not a finished retail drink to avoid reclassification under 2202
• Provide detailed ingredient lists and production process documentation to confirm exclusion from chapter exclusions like coffee substitutes
• Label net weight and ensure no meat/fish content over 20% to stay within Chapter 21 scope
Related Products under HTS 2106.90.99.73
Fruit Syrup Concentrate for Soda
Concentrated fruit-flavored syrup base designed for dilution in carbonated water to produce soft drinks. Falls under 2106.90.99.73 as a preparation for beverage manufacture, distinct from flavored teas or spice mixes excluded by chapter notes. Intended for commercial soda fountain use.
Powdered Energy Drink Mix Base
Bulk powder blend of caffeine, taurine, vitamins, and sweeteners for manufacturing energy beverages. Classified in 2106.90.99.73 as other preparations for beverages, excluding enzyme preps or medicaments per chapter exclusions. Used by bottlers for reconstitution.
Herbal Infusion Beverage Premix
Dry blend of herbs, roots, and natural flavors for preparing herbal infusion drinks like wellness teas without qualifying as flavored tea. Under 2106.90.99.73 for other beverage preparations, per chapter note exclusions. Packaged for commercial brewing.
Sports Drink Electrolyte Powder Concentrate
Concentrated electrolyte and carbohydrate powder for diluting into isotonic sports drinks. HTS 2106.90.99.73 applies as a preparation for beverage manufacture, not a homogenized infant food or enzyme prep. Bulk packed for bottling lines.
Cocktail Mixer Syrup Base
Concentrated syrup base with fruit essences and acids for mixing alcoholic or non-alcoholic cocktails in bars. Classified 2106.90.99.73 as other beverage preparation, excluding spice products of 0904-0910. For professional mixology use.
Kombucha Starter Culture Liquid
Liquid SCOBY (symbiotic culture) and tea extract base for fermenting kombucha beverages commercially. Under 2106.90.99.73 as beverage manufacture prep, not yeast medicament or prepared enzymes. Requires fermentation post-import.