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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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