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.

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.

1107Lower: 10% vs 35%

If roasted into malt

Roasted/malted forms are seed flours in Chapter 11.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document end-use with maltster purchase orders for audit protection

Screen for varietal purity >99% to meet brewing specs

Declare kernel weight and plumpness metrics for quality verification

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Harrington Malting Barley

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