About HS Code 110720
This HS code covers roasted malt, which is malt that has undergone a kilning process at higher temperatures or for longer durations than unroasted malt, resulting in darker colors and more intense, complex flavors. Roasted malts are essential for brewing darker beers like stouts, porters, and dark lagers, contributing notes of coffee, chocolate, caramel, and toast. They are also used in the food industry for coloring, flavoring, and in specialty baked goods. International trade in roasted malt caters to breweries and food manufacturers seeking specific flavor and color profiles that cannot be achieved with unroasted malt. Major importers include countries with diverse craft brewing scenes or those producing specialty food items, such as the United States, Japan, and various European nations. Exporters are typically countries with sophisticated malting industries capable of producing a wide range of specialty malts, including Germany, Belgium, and the UK.
Products Under This Code
Chocolate malt, Black malt, Roasted barley (if malted then roasted), Crystal malt, Caramel malt, Brown malt, Special B malt
Real World Examples
Weyermann Carafa Special Malt, Crisp Chocolate Malt, Briess Black Malt, Simpsons Crystal Malt
Common Misclassification
This code is distinguished from 110710 (Malt; not roasted) by the roasting process, which imparts distinct characteristics, and from 0901 (Coffee) or 0902 (Tea) even though it can contribute coffee-like flavors, as it's derived from cereals.
Products Classified Under 1107.20
Industry
This code belongs to the Agriculture & Live Animals industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Japan, and various European nations are significant importers, while Germany, Belgium, and the UK are leading exporters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 110720?
HS code 110720 covers: Malt; roasted. This HS code covers roasted malt, which is malt that has undergone a kilning process at higher temperatures or for longer durations than unroasted malt, resulting in darker colors and more intense, complex flavors. Roasted malts are essential for brewing darker beers like stouts, porters, and dark lagers, contributing notes of coffee, chocolate, caramel, and toast. They are also used in the food industry for coloring, flavoring, and in specialty baked goods. International trade in roasted malt caters to breweries and food manufacturers seeking specific flavor and color profiles that cannot be achieved with unroasted malt. Major importers include countries with diverse craft brewing scenes or those producing specialty food items, such as the United States, Japan, and various European nations. Exporters are typically countries with sophisticated malting industries capable of producing a wide range of specialty malts, including Germany, Belgium, and the UK.
What products fall under HS code 110720?
Chocolate malt, Black malt, Roasted barley (if malted then roasted), Crystal malt, Caramel malt, Brown malt, Special B malt
What are common misclassifications for HS code 110720?
This code is distinguished from 110710 (Malt; not roasted) by the roasting process, which imparts distinct characteristics, and from 0901 (Coffee) or 0902 (Tea) even though it can contribute coffee-like flavors, as it's derived from cereals.
How is HS code 110720 structured?
HS code 110720 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.