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
9903.05.870%Universal product exemption, description-limited (U.S. note 52(c))
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