Hulless Barley Grain from China

Hulless barley (Hordeum vulgare nudum) has a thin pericarp that easily separates, used for food and feed. Unmilled kernels classify under HTS 1003.90.40.30 as other barley varieties. It is cleaned but not processed further.

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

Specify 'hulless' variety on commercial invoice for accurate tariff line identification

Ensure moisture below 13% to prevent mold during ocean transit

Comply with FGIS grading standards for barley imports over 15 tons