HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1107.10 – Malt; not roasted
HS code 1107.10 is the 6-digit subheading for malt, not roasted. It is used for pale malt, pilsner malt, vienna malt, munich malt and wheat malt.
What HS 1107.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- Pale malt
- Pilsner malt
- Vienna malt
- Munich malt
- Wheat malt
- Rye malt
- Base malt
- Examples
- Weyermann Pilsner Malt
- Crisp Pale Ale Malt
- Rahr Standard 2-Row Malt
- Briess Pale Malt
Codes often confused with 1107.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110710 in UN Comtrade data was France, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $568M 14% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $452M 11% of world exports
- 3 China $373M 9.1% of world exports
World total: $4.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $598M 13% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $385M 8.5% of world imports
- 3 Japan $320M 7.0% of world imports
World total: $4.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 1107.10 2
Brazil splits HS 1107.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1107.10.10 Unroasted malt, whole or brokenInteiro ou partido
- 1107.10.20 Unroasted malt, ground or as flourMoído ou em farinha
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 11.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 1107.10
What is HS code 110710?
HS code 110710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110710 in UN Comtrade data were France ($568M, 14% of world exports), Belgium ($452M) and China ($373M). World exports came to about $4.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 110710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110710 in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($598M, 13% of world imports), Mexico ($385M) and Japan ($320M). World imports came to about $4.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110710?
Brazil splits HS code 110710 into 2 NCM codes: 1107.10.10 (Unroasted malt, whole or broken), 1107.10.20 (Unroasted malt, ground or as flour). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.