U.S. imports of Malt, Roasted (HS 110720) totaled $701K in September 2026, imported from 17 countries.
Importers of Malt, Roasted paid $72K in duties in September 2026, an average duty rate of 10.28% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: September 2026 dataRoasted malt — grain that has been kilned at elevated temperatures to develop color, flavor, and aroma compounds — is a specialty ingredient central to dark beer styles such as stouts, porters, and dark lagers. The United Kingdom is the leading US supplier, reflecting its long tradition of producing crystal, chocolate, and black patent malts; Germany and Belgium are also significant sources. All roasted malt enters under tariff line 1107200000, and shipments are subject to FDA Prior Notice and food-facility registration as processed grain ingredients. Roast level (expressed in degrees Lovibond or EBC color units) is the primary commercial specification and should be verified against the certificate of analysis at entry.
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The critical distinction is whether the malt has undergone a roasting (high-temperature kilning) step that develops dark color and roasted flavor. Unroasted malt (110710) is dried at lower temperatures and retains enzymatic activity; roasted malt (110720) has been kilned at temperatures that destroy enzymes and produce color compounds. Customs may request a certificate of analysis showing color value (Lovibond/EBC) and enzyme activity to confirm the correct heading.
Mexico's presence among leading suppliers likely reflects proximity-driven trade in roasted malts used by large commercial breweries, where logistics cost and lead time favor nearby sources. The UK and Germany, by contrast, tend to supply higher-specialty roasted varieties (crystal, chocolate, black patent) sought by craft brewers. Importers should specify roast color and origin requirements clearly in purchase contracts.
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Low · free accountOver the twelve months to September 2026, the U.S. imported $9.0M of Malt, Roasted.
Through September 2026 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 1107
Subheading 110720 · $701K of $18.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1107200000 | Malt, Roasted | $789K | 9.57% | 100.00% | $75K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1107200000 | Malt, Roasted | $279K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · September 2026
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United Kingdom and Germany together supply 90% of it.
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duty collected equals 10.28% of imports for consumption.