Barke Malting Barley from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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