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.

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 hulled or pearled for direct consumption

Processed barley grain moves out of seed classification into hull-less or worked barley categories.

0713.10.20.00Same rate: 35%

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