Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 1003.90.20.00
Two-Row Malting Barley
Two-row malting barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a specific variety of barley cultivated and harvested specifically for malting purposes, where it undergoes controlled germination to produce enzymes for brewing. It falls under HTS 1003.90.20.00 because it is barley not suitable for sowing, explicitly designated for malting, distinguishing it from feed or sowing barley.
Six-Row Malting Barley
Six-row malting barley is a high-enzyme variety grown for the production of malt used in beer brewing and distilling. Classified under HTS 1003.90.20.00 as 'other' barley specifically for malting purposes, it must meet strict quality standards for germination and extract yield.
Conlon Malting Barley
Conlon is a premium two-row malting barley variety developed for high malt yield and low protein content, ideal for lager production. It is imported under HTS 1003.90.20.00 as barley designated for malting, supported by variety-specific certification.
Harrington Malting Barley
Harrington malting barley, a widely used two-row cultivar, offers excellent malting quality with balanced diastatic power for ale and lager malts. HTS 1003.90.20.00 applies to this unsown barley imported expressly for malting.
Metcalfe Malting Barley
Metcalfe is a Canadian two-row malting barley known for superior yield and malt extract, used by major breweries worldwide. It qualifies for HTS 1003.90.20.00 due to its exclusive use in malting processes.
Power Malting Barley
Power malting barley is a robust two-row variety selected for consistent malting performance in distilling and brewing applications. Under HTS 1003.90.20.00, it is raw barley imported solely for conversion to malt.
CDC Copeland Malting Barley
CDC Copeland is a hulled two-row malting barley bred for low protein and high extract, popular in premium pilsner production. Classified in HTS 1003.90.20.00 for its dedicated malting purpose.
Barke Malting Barley
Barke malting barley excels in producing aromatic malts for specialty beers due to its unique enzymatic profile. HTS 1003.90.20.00 covers this unsown barley imported for professional malting operations.