Malt Extract Beverage Base from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
13.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.03.040%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(iii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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