Malt extract — HTS 1901
Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included
Chapter 19 › Heading 1901
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1901 is a broad category for certain food preparations and malt extract. It generally covers preparations based on flour, groats, meal, starch, or malt extract, as well as certain preparations made from dairy products of headings 0401–0404. The products must meet the heading’s cocoa limits and must not be more specifically described elsewhere in the tariff.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To reach the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, narrow the product by its ingredients, form, intended use, and other distinctions shown in the tariff schedule. Subheadings may separate products by the principal material or preparation type, such as malt extract versus another food preparation, and may include additional breakouts for composition or product description. The full product facts and the legal notes determine the proper classification.
What to check
- Read the complete heading and all subordinate subheadings in the current HTSUS; do not choose an 8-digit code from the heading title alone.
- List the product’s ingredients by weight, including flour, starch, malt extract, dairy ingredients, cocoa, and any other significant components.
- Check whether the product is more specifically described in another HTSUS heading before using heading 1901.
- Confirm the product’s physical form, preparation method, packaging, and intended use against the wording of each candidate subheading.
- Verify cocoa content using the tariff’s specified totally defatted-basis method, and obtain broker or customs-classification advice if the composition or tariff language is unclear.
HTS heading 1901 summary
Malt extract is a 4-digit product category containing 0 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1901.10 | Preparations suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail sale |
| 1901.20 | Mixes and doughs for the preparation of bakers' wares of heading 1905 |
| 1901.90 | Other |
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1901?
Malt extract; food preparations of flour, groats, meal, starch or malt extract, not containing cocoa or containing less than 40 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included; food preparations of goods of headings 0401 to 0404, not containing cocoa or containing less than 5 percent by weight of cocoa calculated on a totally defatted basis, not elsewhere specified or included. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.