Power Malting Barley from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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