Product classification
HS code for Unroasted malt: 1107.10
Malt, not roasted.
Classification of unroasted malt under HS 1107.10
HS code 110710 covers malt that has been germinated but has not yet been roasted. Malt is a cereal grain, most commonly barley, that has been submerged in water to trigger the germination process, which activates essential enzymes like amylase. These enzymes are necessary for converting starches into sugars during brewing or distilling. After germination, the "green malt" is dried in a kiln to halt growth. If the kilning is performed at relatively low temperatures, the malt is considered "unroasted" and retains its enzymatic power and pale color. This product is the foundational ingredient for most beers and malt-based spirits. The classification under 110710 depends entirely on the degree of heat treatment; if the malt is kilned at higher temperatures to produce dark, caramelized, or chocolate malts, it loses its enzymatic activity and is reclassified as roasted malt. This distinction is vital for the brewing industry, as unroasted malt is used for its fermentable extract, whereas roasted malt is used primarily for color and flavor. Customs authorities use this code to differentiate between raw industrial ingredients and processed flavoring grains.
- Covers
- Unroasted barley malt
- Pale malt (Pilsner or Lager malt)
- Distillers malt
- Unroasted wheat malt
- Enzymatic malt
- 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. Unroasted malt is frequently confused with HS code 110720, which is reserved for roasted malt. It is also sometimes incorrectly classified under HS code 1003 (barley) if the customs declarant fails to recognize that the grain has undergone the germination process (malting).
Top exporters and importers of HS 110710 (the code used for unroasted malt), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 110710 (the code used for unroasted 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 unroasted 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 unroasted 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 unroasted malt
What is the HS code for Unroasted malt?
The HS code for Unroasted malt is 110710 (Malt; not roasted). The HS code for unroasted malt is 110710.
How do I classify Unroasted malt for customs?
Unroasted malt is classified under HS code 110710 — Malt; not roasted. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can malt flour be classified under this code?
Yes, if the malt has been ground into flour but remains unroasted, it is still classified under HS code 110710 as malt, whether or not ground.
Which countries are the top exporters of unroasted malt (HS 110710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 110710 (the code used for unroasted 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 unroasted malt (HS 110710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 110710 (the code used for unroasted 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 Unroasted malt the same in all countries?
The base HS code 110710 for Unroasted 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 unroasted malt in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 110710 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for unroasted malt depends on the product's details: 1107.10.10 (Unroasted malt, whole or broken), 1107.10.20 (Unroasted malt, ground or as flour).