Conlon Malting Barley from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include variety declaration and grower certifications from approved malting barley programs like those from the American Malting Barley Association
• Monitor for ergot contamination, requiring zero tolerance declarations for food-grade malting barley
• File entries with end-user letters from malt houses to prove non-feed intent