2106.90.99.73/Malt Extract Beverage Base/Japan

Malt Extract Beverage Base from Japan

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 — Japan → 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
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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 Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 2106.90.99.73