Pearl Barley
Pearl barley is barley that has been hulled and polished to remove the outer bran layer, resulting in smooth, oval grains. It is commonly used in soups and stews, and is classified as other worked grains under heading 11.04.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported within the access commitment for barley
This item covers worked barley grains within the quota, which may have a lower duty rate.
If imported over the access commitment for barley
This item applies to worked barley grains exceeding the quota, subject to a higher duty rate.
If the barley is pearled but not from barley
Pearled grains of other cereals are classified under subheading 1104.19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is pearled, meaning the bran is removed, and not just hulled
• Keep records of the polishing process
• Verify if the barley is subject to a tariff rate quota and obtain the necessary permits
Related Products under Tariff item 1104.29.90
Barley Chop
Barley chop is hulled barley that has been chopped into short lengths, producing a coarse texture suitable for poultry feed. It is coarser than meal and does not meet the fragmentation criteria of heading 11.03, so it falls under heading 11.04 as other worked grains.
Barley Grits (Coarse)
Coarse barley grits are hulled barley that has been coarsely ground, with particles larger than those specified for meal in heading 11.03. They are used in porridge and other food preparations, and are classified as other worked grains under heading 11.04.
Crimped Barley
Crimped barley is hulled barley that has been passed through rollers to crack the bran without fully flattening the grain. This process makes it easier for horses to digest, and it is classified as other worked grains under heading 11.04, not as meal or groats.
Flaked Amaranth
Flaked amaranth consists of amaranth seeds that have been hulled, steamed, and flattened into thin flakes. Amaranth is not one of the cereals listed in the table of chapter note 2, so it is classified as an 'other cereal' under heading 11.04. The flaking process is a form of 'otherwise worked' processing, and the product does not fall under heading 11.03 because it is not fragmented into groats or meal.
Flaked Barley
Flaked barley is produced by steaming and rolling hulled barley grains into thin flakes, commonly used in brewing and animal feed. It is classified under heading 11.04 as 'otherwise worked' barley, since the flaking process does not result in a product meeting the sieve specifications of heading 11.03. The product is not germ of cereals, which is separately classified in heading 11.04.
Flaked Barley Grains
Flaked barley grains are hulled barley that has been steamed and rolled into thin flakes, commonly used in brewing and food products. This process is a form of working that does not result in milling products of heading 11.03, so it falls under heading 11.04.