Power Malting Barley from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Label shipments clearly as 'Malting Barley Only - Not for Feed' to prevent misrouting
• Coordinate with CBP for ACE filing using precise statistical suffixes
• Budget for potential fumigation upon arrival if quarantine pests detected