Six-Row Winter Barley Seed
High-yield six-row winter barley seeds designed for fall planting in temperate regions to produce brewing or food-grade barley. Falls under HTS 1003.10.00.00 specifically for barley seed intended for propagation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hulled or pearled for direct consumption
Processed barley grain moves out of seed classification into hull-less or worked barley categories.
If dried and shelled for long-term storage as seed stock
Dried leguminous seeds or similar may apply if barley seed is prepped like pulses in Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include official seed analysis reports detailing varietal purity and disease-free status
• Check for noxious weed seeds compliance under U.S
• Federal Seed Act regulations
• Use NAICS code 111211 for barley farming declarations to align with agricultural import stats
Related Products under HTS 1003.10.00.00
Two-Row Spring Barley Seed
Certified seeds of two-row spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) used primarily for planting to produce malt or feed barley crops. Classified under HTS 1003.10.00.00 as barley seed, distinct from unmilled barley grain in Heading 1003 suitable for sowing.
Organic Two-Row Barley Seed
Certified organic two-row barley seed grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, ideal for organic farming operations. Classified as barley seed under HTS 1003.10.00.00 per chapter notes on certified organic standards.
Malting Barley Seed Variety 'Harrington'
Harrington variety barley seed selected for superior malting quality, used by brewers to grow consistent crops. HTS 1003.10.00.00 covers this as seed barley for sowing, separate from harvested malt barley.
Feed Barley Seed 'AC Metcalfe'
AC Metcalfe barley seed optimized for high-yield feed production in livestock operations. Directly classified under HTS 1003.10.00.00 as barley seed for agricultural planting.
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.
Certified Disease-Resistant Barley Seed
Barley seed certified resistant to stripe rust and net blotch, essential for sustainable farming. Classified under HTS 1003.10.00.00 as seed barley per official chapter provisions.