Beer made from malt

HS v2017 Code: 2203

About beer made from malt

HS code 2203 covers the classification of beer made from malt, a widely consumed alcoholic beverage with a significant global market. Beer is a popular and culturally important product, with a long history of production and consumption across many countries. The beer industry plays an important role in the broader economy, contributing to employment, tax revenue, and supporting related industries such as agriculture, packaging, and logistics.

Production process

The production of beer made from malt involves several key steps. The process typically begins with the malting of grains, usually barley, to convert starch into fermentable sugars. The malted grains are then milled and mixed with hot water to create a mash, which is boiled with hops to add bitterness and flavor. The resulting wort is then cooled and fermented using yeast, which converts the sugars into alcohol. Finally, the beer is conditioned, filtered, and packaged for distribution.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of beer made from malt include malted grains, typically barley, as well as hops, yeast, and water. Specialized brewing equipment, such as mash tuns, boiling kettles, fermentation tanks, and bottling/canning lines, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on packaging materials, such as bottles, cans, and labels, as well as transportation and logistics services to distribute the final product.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 2203 is beer made from malt, which is consumed both domestically and internationally. This beer may be further classified into various styles and subcategories, such as 2203 Beer made from malt, 2206 Other fermented beverages, and 2208 Undenatured ethyl alcohol, depending on its specific characteristics and production methods. The beer industry also generates byproducts, such as spent grains, which can be used as animal feed or in other industries.

Family tree for beer made from malt

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/22'>22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2203'>2203: Beer made from malt</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2201'>2201: Waters, including natural or artificial mineral waters and aerated waters, not containing added sugar or other sweetening matter nor flavoured; ice and snow</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2202'>2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2204'>2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2205'>2205: Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2206'>2206: Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2207'>2207: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of 80% vol. or higher; ethyl alcohol and other spirits, denatured, of any strength</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2208'>2208: Ethyl alcohol, undenatured; of an alcoholic strength by volume of less than 80% volume; spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/2209'>2209: Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/220300'>220300: Beer; made from malt</a>"]


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