Product classification
HS code for Pale malt: 1107.10
Malt, not roasted.
Classification of pale malt under HS 1107.10
Pale malt is classified under HS code 1107.10. Chapter 11 of the Harmonized System covers products of the milling industry, malt, starches, inulin, and wheat gluten. Heading 1107 is dedicated specifically to malt, whether or not it has been roasted. The sub-heading 1107.10 is reserved for malt that is not roasted. Pale malt, which is a staple in the brewing industry, is produced by drying germinated cereal grains (usually barley) at low temperatures. Because the temperature is kept low, the malt remains light in color and retains active enzymes, which distinguishes it from roasted malts. The classification is straightforward based on the physical state of the grain: it has been malted (germinated and dried) but has not undergone the high-heat roasting process that would darken it and categorize it under 1107.20. This code is essential for brewers and maltsters to distinguish between base malts (like pale or pilsner malt) and specialty roasted malts used for color and flavor.
- Covers
- Pale ale malt
- Pilsner malt
- Green malt (dried but not roasted)
- Diastatic malt
- Distillers' malt (non-roasted)
- Also under 1107.10
- Weyermann Pilsner Malt
- Crisp Pale Ale Malt
- Rahr Standard 2-Row Malt
- Briess Pale Malt
Codes often confused with 1107.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 1107.20, which is for roasted malt. The distinction depends entirely on the degree of heat treatment and the resulting color/enzymatic activity. Another error is using 1901.90, which covers malt extract; however, 1107.10 is for the whole or ground grain itself, not the liquid or powdered extract derived from it.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110710 (the code used for pale malt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110710 (the code used for pale malt) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110710, not only pale malt.
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 pale malt
Brazil splits HS 1107.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1107.10.10Unroasted malt, whole or broken
- 1107.10.20Unroasted malt, ground or as flour
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about pale malt
What is the HS code for Pale malt?
The HS code for Pale malt is 110710 (Malt; not roasted). The HS code for pale malt (non-roasted malt) is 1107.10.
How do I classify Pale malt for customs?
Pale malt is classified under HS code 110710 — Malt; not roasted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How is roasted malt classified differently?
Roasted malt, which includes chocolate malt, black malt, and dark crystal malts, is classified under HS code 1107.20 because of the high-temperature kilning process it undergoes.
Which countries are the top exporters of pale malt (HS 110710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110710 (the code used for pale malt) 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 pale malt (HS 110710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110710 (the code used for pale malt) 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.
Is the HS code for Pale malt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110710 for Pale malt is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for pale malt in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 110710 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for pale malt depends on the product's details: 1107.10.10 (Unroasted malt, whole or broken), 1107.10.20 (Unroasted malt, ground or as flour).