Certified Organic Pearled Barley
Pearled barley is barley grain that has been hulled and polished to remove the outer bran layer, classified under HTS 1003.90.40.20 as certified organic barley. It falls here because it is processed organic barley not covered under other specific barley subheadings. This product is commonly used in soups, pilafs, and health foods.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further processed beyond pearling for human consumption
Pearled barley subjected to additional milling or processing moves to Chapter 11 as processed cereal flours or meals.
If not certified organic
Non-organic barley of this quality falls under the general 'other' subheading without organic designation.
If dried and suitable for human consumption sowing
Dried leguminous vegetables include certain processed barley forms if meeting specific drying criteria.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA NOP or equivalent certified organic documentation matching General Statistical Note 6 standards to avoid reclassification
• Declare exact processing level (e.g
• pearled) as it may affect duty rates if misclassified as unmilled
• Avoid common pitfalls like missing lot-specific organic certificates, which can lead to detention
Related Products under HTS 1003.90.40.20
Certified Organic Hulled Barley
Hulled barley has the inedible outer hull removed but retains the bran layer, classified as certified organic under HTS 1003.90.40.20. It is barley grain in other forms, valued for its high fiber content in whole grain products. This whole grain form distinguishes it from pearled varieties.
Certified Organic Barley Grits
Barley grits are coarsely ground certified organic barley classified under HTS 1003.90.40.20 as other organic barley forms. This minimally processed product retains much of the grain's structure for use in porridges and baking. It qualifies as barley grain rather than flour due to coarse granulation.
Certified Organic Whole Barley Grain
Whole barley grain, cleaned and sorted but unprocessed beyond hull integrity, classified as certified organic under HTS 1003.90.40.20. This form is ideal for malting, animal feed, or whole grain cooking. It represents premium organic barley in its most natural shippable state.
Certified Organic Two-Row Barley
Two-row barley is a specific variety prized for malting, classified as certified organic other barley under HTS 1003.90.40.20. It features two rows of kernels per head, offering higher extract potential. This premium organic grain serves brewing and distilling industries.
Certified Organic Six-Row Barley
Six-row barley variety with higher yield and protein, suitable for feed and food, classified under certified organic HTS 1003.90.40.20. Each head produces six kernel rows for robust organic production. Commonly used in animal rations and multi-grain cereals.
Certified Organic Flaked Barley
Flaked barley is steamed and rolled organic barley flakes used in brewing, classified as certified organic under HTS 1003.90.40.20 when considered other barley grain form. Minimal processing preserves organic status while creating adjunct for beer production. This product adds body to craft beers.