Harrington Malting Barley from China
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.
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
• Request pre-shipment inspection by approved agencies for varietal purity and malting grade
• Declare protein content (9-12% optimal) accurately to match malting specs
• Comply with FQPA residue limits for pesticides used in cultivation