Hulless Barley Seed

Hulless or naked barley seed varieties that shed hulls at harvest, used for food-grade or biofuel crops. HTS 1003.10.00.00 applies to all barley seed forms intended for sowing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1003.90Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into pearled hulless barley

Worked or pearled forms exclude seed classification per heading terms.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document hulless trait with genetic certification to prevent grain misclassification

Use moisture-proof bags; hulless seeds are prone to damage above 12% moisture

Declare protein content if for food use to align with FDA import alerts