Barley Pearl Groats
Pearl barley groats are hulled and polished barley grains that have been fragmented to meet the sieve standard for groats and meal under heading 11.03. They satisfy the starch and ash content requirements for barley in Chapter 11, making them classifiable under tariff item 1103.19.11. This product is commonly used in soups, stews, and as a nutritious whole grain side dish.
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 the importer does not hold a quota allocation or permit for barley groats
This is the over-access commitment sibling item for the same goods, with a much higher duty rate.
If the barley grains are rolled, flaked, or otherwise processed without fragmentation
Rolled or flaked barley falls under heading 11.04 for worked grains, not heading 11.03 for groats and meal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product meets the Chapter 11 criteria for barley groats: starch content exceeding 45% and ash content not exceeding 3% by weight on a dry basis
• Verify that at least 95% by weight passes through a 1.25 mm sieve
• Note that this tariff item is within the access commitment for barley groats; imports without a quota allocation will be subject to the over-access commitment rate, which is significantly higher