HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 1107.20 – Malt; roasted
HS code 1107.20 is the 6-digit subheading for malt, roasted. It is used for chocolate malt, black malt, roasted barley (if malted then roasted), crystal malt and caramel malt.
What HS 1107.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- Chocolate malt
- Black malt
- Roasted barley (if malted then roasted)
- Crystal malt
- Caramel malt
- Brown malt
- Special B malt
- Examples
- Weyermann Carafa Special Malt
- Crisp Chocolate Malt
- Briess Black Malt
- Simpsons Crystal Malt
Codes often confused with 1107.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 110720, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 110720 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 10% 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 Germany $26M 20% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $19M 14% of world exports
- 3 South Africa $19M 14% of world exports
World total: $132M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $17M 10% of world imports
- 2 Panama $14M 8.0% of world imports
- 3 Brazil $9.3M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $169M 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 1107.20 2
Brazil splits HS 1107.20 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 1107.20.10 Roasted malt, whole or brokenInteiro ou partido
- 1107.20.20 Roasted 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 1107.20
What is HS code 110720?
HS code 110720 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 110720?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 110720 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($26M, 20% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($19M) and South Africa ($19M). World exports came to about $132M, 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 110720?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 110720 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($17M, 10% of world imports), Panama ($14M) and Brazil ($9.3M). World imports came to about $169M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 110720?
Brazil splits HS code 110720 into 2 NCM codes: 1107.20.10 (Roasted malt, whole or broken), 1107.20.20 (Roasted malt, ground or as flour). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.