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. Imported as unsown, unmilled grain specifically for malting purposes, it falls under tariff item 1003.90.12 for barley for malting purposes over the access commitment.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 94.5% | — | 94.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 94.5% | — | 94.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 94.5% | — | 94.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 94.5% | — | 94.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 94.5% | — | 94.5% |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported within the access commitment
Malting barley within the access commitment is classified under this item.
If not for malting and over the access commitment
Other barley over the access commitment falls under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the barley is unprocessed and unsown, as worked grains are excluded from Chapter 10
• Obtain an import permit for over access commitment quantities and declare the malting purpose to the CBSA
• Keep records of the variety and end-use to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 1003.90.12
Barke Malting Barley
Barke malting barley is a two-row variety specifically cultivated for professional malting operations, prized for its enzymatic profile that produces aromatic malts for specialty beers. It is imported as unsown, unmilled grain, and its dedicated use for malting places it under tariff item 1003.90.12, which covers barley for malting purposes over 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 ideal for premium pilsner production. Imported as unmilled, unsown grain for dedicated malting use, it qualifies under tariff item 1003.90.12 for barley for malting purposes over the access commitment.
Certified Organic Hulled Two-Row Malting Barley
Certified organic hulled two-row malting barley is a premium variety selected for malting, with low protein and high modification potential for craft distilling and brewing. Imported as unsown, unmilled grain for malting purposes, it falls under tariff item 1003.90.12 for barley for malting purposes over 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. It is imported as unsown, unmilled grain designated for malting, placing it under tariff item 1003.90.12 for barley for malting purposes over 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. Imported as unsown, unmilled grain expressly for malting, it falls under tariff item 1003.90.12 for barley for malting purposes over the access commitment.
Malting Quality Winter Barley
Malting quality winter barley is selected for low protein and high extract yield in malting, imported clean and unmilled. As unsown, unmilled grain meeting brewer specifications pre-steeping, it qualifies under tariff item 1003.90.12 for barley for malting purposes over the access commitment.