Product classification
HS code for Roasted malt: 1107.20
Malt, roasted.
Classification of roasted malt under HS 1107.20
Roasted malt is classified under HS code 1107.20, which falls within Chapter 11 of the Harmonized System. This chapter encompasses products of the milling industry, including malt, starches, and wheat gluten. The classification logic for malt is primarily determined by whether the grain has undergone a roasting process following the initial malting stages of steeping and germination. Heading 1107 is dedicated to malt, whether or not it has been roasted. Within this heading, the system differentiates between non-roasted malt (1107.10) and roasted malt (1107.20). Roasted malt is typically used in the brewing and food industries to impart specific colors and flavors, such as those found in stouts, porters, and certain specialty baked goods. The roasting process involves heating the germinated grain to temperatures that induce Maillard reactions and caramelization, distinguishing it from the lower-temperature kilning used for base malts. This thermal treatment changes the chemical structure of the sugars within the grain, necessitating a separate subheading to account for the different market value and industrial application of the roasted variety compared to its unroasted counterpart.
- Covers
- Roasted barley malt used in craft brewing
- Roasted wheat malt for specialty dark breads
- Chocolate malt (highly roasted for deep color)
- Black malt (also known as patent malt)
- Crystal or caramel malts that have undergone roasting
- Roasted rye malt for distillery use
- Also under 1107.20
- Weyermann Carafa Special Malt
- Crisp Chocolate Malt
- Briess Black Malt
- Simpsons Crystal Malt
Codes often confused with 1107.20
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 1107.10, which is reserved for malt that has been kilned but not roasted. The distinction depends on the temperature and duration of the heat treatment. Another common error involves HS code 1901.90, which covers malt extract; extracts are processed further into liquid or powder forms and do not retain the whole grain structure. Additionally, roasted coffee substitutes containing malt but not coffee are sometimes incorrectly placed here instead of heading 2101.30, which specifically covers roasted chicory and other roasted coffee substitutes.
Top exporters and importers of HS 110720 (the code used for roasted malt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110720 (the code used for roasted malt) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 110720, not only roasted malt.
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 roasted malt
Brazil splits HS 1107.20 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 1107.20.10Roasted malt, whole or broken
- 1107.20.20Roasted 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 roasted malt
What is the HS code for Roasted malt?
The HS code for Roasted malt is 110720 (Malt; roasted). The HS code for roasted malt is 1107.20, covering various grains that have been malted and then subjected to a roasting process.
How do I classify Roasted malt for customs?
Roasted malt is classified under HS code 110720 — Malt; roasted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How does roasted malt differ from malt extract in classification?
Roasted malt (1107.20) consists of the whole or ground grain, whereas malt extract (1901.90) is a concentrated substance derived from malt through evaporation and does not contain the grain husk.
Which countries are the top exporters of roasted malt (HS 110720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110720 (the code used for roasted malt) 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 roasted malt (HS 110720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110720 (the code used for roasted malt) 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.
Is the HS code for Roasted malt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110720 for Roasted 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 roasted malt in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 110720 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for roasted malt depends on the product's details: 1107.20.10 (Roasted malt, whole or broken), 1107.20.20 (Roasted malt, ground or as flour).