Beer made from malt

HS v2022 Code: 2203

About beer made from malt

HS code 2203 covers the import and export of beer made from malt, a widely consumed alcoholic beverage with a long history and global popularity. The beer industry is a significant contributor to the global economy, generating billions in revenue and employing millions worldwide. Beer production and trade play an important role in the food and beverage sector, with beer being a key input for many 2208 Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages and 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included.

Production process

The production of beer from malt involves several key steps. First, malted grains, typically barley, are milled and mixed with hot water to create a mash. Enzymes in the malt convert the starches into fermentable sugars. The mash is then boiled with hops, which add bitterness, flavor, and aroma. The resulting wort is 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 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. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are needed to power the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary output of HS code 2203 is beer made from malt, which is then distributed and consumed both domestically and internationally. Beer produced under this code may be further processed or blended with other ingredients to create 2208 Spirits, liqueurs and other spirituous beverages or 2106 Food preparations not elsewhere specified or included. The beer industry also generates various by-products, 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/v2022/22'>22: Beverages, spirits and vinegar</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2203'>2203: Beer made from malt</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2201'>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/v2022/2202'>2202: Waters, including mineral and aerated waters, containing added sugar or sweetening matter, flavoured; other non-alcoholic beverages, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2204'>2204: Wine of fresh grapes, including fortified wines; grape must other than that of heading no. 2009</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2205'>2205: Vermouth and other wine of fresh grapes, flavoured with plants or aromatic substances</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2206'>2206: Fermented beverages, n.e.c. in chapter 22; (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/2207'>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/v2022/2208'>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/v2022/2209'>2209: Vinegar and substitutes for vinegar obtained from acetic acid</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/220300'>220300: Beer; made from malt</a>"]


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