Certified Organic Two-Row Barley from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include varietal identification (two-row vs six-row) in commercial invoice for accurate breakouts
• Store in temperature-controlled containers to preserve malting quality during ocean transit
• Anticipate CBP requests for protein content analysis affecting end-use classification