Six-Row Malting Barley
Six-row malting barley is a high-enzyme variety grown for the production of malt used in beer brewing and distilling. Classified under HTS 1003.90.20.00 as 'other' barley specifically for malting purposes, it must meet strict quality standards for germination and extract yield.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically for malting or sowing
General 'other' barley without malting designation goes to residual subheadings.
If dried and prepared for sowing
Dried leguminous seeds like prepared barley for sowing fall under Chapter 07 provisions.
If processed into bran or sharps for feed
Barley by-products like bran are classified as animal feed preparations in Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab test results showing malt quality parameters like alpha-amylase levels to substantiate malting purpose during customs review
• Use refrigerated containers if transit time exceeds 30 days to prevent sprouting and maintain viability
• Avoid mixing with feed barley in shipments to prevent contamination and uniform classification
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Two-Row Malting Barley
Two-row malting barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a specific variety of barley cultivated and harvested specifically for malting purposes, where it undergoes controlled germination to produce enzymes for brewing. It falls under HTS 1003.90.20.00 because it is barley not suitable for sowing, explicitly designated for malting, distinguishing it from feed or sowing barley.
Conlon Malting Barley
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.
Harrington Malting Barley
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.
Metcalfe Malting Barley
Metcalfe is a Canadian two-row malting barley known for superior yield and malt extract, used by major breweries worldwide. It qualifies for HTS 1003.90.20.00 due to its exclusive use in malting processes.
Power Malting Barley
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.
CDC Copeland Malting Barley
CDC Copeland is a hulled two-row malting barley bred for low protein and high extract, popular in premium pilsner production. Classified in HTS 1003.90.20.00 for its dedicated malting purpose.