About HS Code 110710
This HS code refers to unroasted malt, primarily derived from barley, but also from other cereals like wheat or rye. Malt is a crucial ingredient in the brewing industry, where it provides fermentable sugars, flavor, and color to beer. It's also used in distilling for spirits production and in the food industry for malt extracts, malted milk, and as a natural sweetener or flavor enhancer in baked goods and cereals. International trade in unroasted malt is substantial, driven by the global demand for beer and other malt-based products. Major importers include countries with large brewing industries that may not have sufficient domestic malting capacity or suitable barley crops, such as Mexico, Brazil, and various African and Asian nations. Exporters are typically countries with strong agricultural sectors for malting barley and advanced malting facilities, like France, Germany, Belgium, and Canada. Quality parameters like diastatic power, protein content, and moisture are critical in this trade.
Products Under This Code
Pale malt, Pilsner malt, Vienna malt, Munich malt, Wheat malt, Rye malt, Base malt
Real World Examples
Weyermann Pilsner Malt, Crisp Pale Ale Malt, Rahr Standard 2-Row Malt, Briess Pale Malt
Common Misclassification
This code is distinct from 110720 (Malt; roasted) due to the absence of roasting, which significantly alters flavor and color profiles, and from 1003 (Barley) as it's a processed product, not raw grain.
Products Classified Under 1107.10
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
Mexico, Brazil, and various African and Asian nations are major importers, while France, Germany, Belgium, and Canada are key exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 110710?
HS code 110710 covers: Malt; not roasted. This HS code refers to unroasted malt, primarily derived from barley, but also from other cereals like wheat or rye. Malt is a crucial ingredient in the brewing industry, where it provides fermentable sugars, flavor, and color to beer. It's also used in distilling for spirits production and in the food industry for malt extracts, malted milk, and as a natural sweetener or flavor enhancer in baked goods and cereals. International trade in unroasted malt is substantial, driven by the global demand for beer and other malt-based products. Major importers include countries with large brewing industries that may not have sufficient domestic malting capacity or suitable barley crops, such as Mexico, Brazil, and various African and Asian nations. Exporters are typically countries with strong agricultural sectors for malting barley and advanced malting facilities, like France, Germany, Belgium, and Canada. Quality parameters like diastatic power, protein content, and moisture are critical in this trade.
What products fall under HS code 110710?
Pale malt, Pilsner malt, Vienna malt, Munich malt, Wheat malt, Rye malt, Base malt
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110710?
This code is distinct from 110720 (Malt; roasted) due to the absence of roasting, which significantly alters flavor and color profiles, and from 1003 (Barley) as it's a processed product, not raw grain.
How is HS code 110710 structured?
HS code 110710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (11) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.