Metcalfe Malting Barley
Metcalfe malting barley is a Canadian two-row variety known for superior yield and malt extract, used by major breweries worldwide. It is imported exclusively for malting processes and is classified under tariff item 1003.90.11 within the access commitment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imports exceed the quota or no permit is held
Over access commitment rate for malting barley.
If used for non-malting purposes
Other barley within access commitment, like feed or seed.
If not for malting and over access commitment
Other barley with a higher duty rate.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the barley is unsown and for malting; retain end-use certificates
• As a within access commitment item, a quota allocation or permit is required; otherwise, the over access commitment rate applies
• Declare the variety and malting purpose to the CBSA to ensure correct classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1003.90.11
Barke Malting Barley
Barke malting barley is a two-row variety prized for its enzymatic profile, which produces aromatic malts used in specialty beers. This unsown barley is imported for professional malting operations and qualifies under tariff item 1003.90.11 as barley for malting purposes within the access commitment.
CDC Copeland Malting Barley
CDC Copeland malting barley is a hulled two-row variety bred for low protein and high extract, making it popular in premium pilsner production. It is imported specifically for malting and falls under tariff item 1003.90.11 as barley for malting purposes within the access commitment.
Conlon Malting Barley
Conlon malting barley is a premium two-row variety developed for high malt yield and low protein content, ideal for lager production. This unsown barley is imported expressly for malting and is classified under tariff item 1003.90.11 within the access commitment.
Harrington Malting Barley
Harrington malting barley is a widely used two-row cultivar offering excellent malting quality with balanced diastatic power for ale and lager malts. This unsown barley is imported expressly for malting and falls under tariff item 1003.90.11 within the access commitment.
Power Malting Barley
Power malting barley is a robust two-row variety selected for consistent malting performance in distilling and brewing applications. This raw barley is imported solely for conversion to malt and falls under tariff item 1003.90.11 within the access commitment.
Six-Row Malting Barley
Six-row malting barley is a high-enzyme variety grown for the production of malt used in beer brewing and distilling. It is classified under tariff item 1003.90.11 as barley for malting purposes within the access commitment, provided it is unsown and unworked.