Six-Row Malting Barley from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• 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