Malt Extract Beverage Base from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

6.4%

Rate breakdown

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

Malt Extract Beverage Base from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2106.90.99.73