HTS US: 2983.XX.XXXX
Description
This heading encompasses malt extracts and preparations primarily used as food ingredients or in brewing and distilling industries. These products are typically derived from malted cereals such as barley and include concentrated extracts and preparations that may contain added sugars or other substances.
The products classified under this code are generally used for their fermentable sugars content, flavoring, or nutritional value in food manufacturing or beverage production.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II:
- Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 11: Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten
- Heading 2983: Malting extracts; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40% by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2983.XX.XXXX– Further digits specify the exact type and composition of the malt extract or preparation.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
Currently, no specific sub-codes are detailed in the database for 2983, but generally, this heading covers a variety of malt extracts and related food preparations, which may be further subdivided by composition and use.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2983.10 | Malting extracts | Concentrated extracts obtained by the malting process, typically used in brewing or food production. |
2983.10.0000 |
Pure malt extracts without added sugar. | |
| 2983.20 | Food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract | Preparations made from cereal products or malt extracts used as food ingredients, excluding those containing cocoa above specified limits. |
2983.20.0000 |
Preparations containing malt extract, flour or starch but less than 40% cocoa (defatted basis). |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Preparations containing cocoa in amounts exceeding 40% by weight (defatted basis)
- are classified under Chapter 18 (e.g., chocolate products).
- Beverages such as beers, malt liquors, and other alcoholic drinks are classified under Chapter 22.
- Pure starches and starch products without malt extract are classified under Heading 1108.
- Malt liquors and malt-based beverages fall outside this heading.
Notes
- Food Industry Applications:
- Malt extracts classified here are widely used in baking, confectionery, brewing, and as nutritional supplements.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates for malt extracts and preparations may vary depending on the exact product composition and country of origin. It is important to consult the current USHTS for precise tariff information.
- Import Regulations: Importers must ensure compliance with FDA regulations for food additives and labeling when bringing malt extracts into the United States.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of pure malt extract syrup used for brewing.US HTS Code:
2983.10.0000(Pure malt extracts without added sugar)Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Often duty free or low tariff)
Additional Requirements: FDA food additive compliance and accurate labeling.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1107:
- Malt, whether or not roasted.
- HTS 1108: Starches and inulin.
- HTS 1806: Chocolate and other food preparations containing cocoa.
- HTS 2203: Beer made from malt.
