Organic Two-Row Malting Barley
Certified organic two-row malting barley is grown without synthetic pesticides for premium beer production. It is imported unmilled and falls under HTS 1003.90.40.30 as other barley per statistical notes for organic standards. No steeping or germination has occurred.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If organic seed barley
Organic seed for sowing uses specific 1002 subheadings with statistical suffixes.
If dried, organic, and vegetable-classified
Organic dried leguminous/similar vegetables fall under Chapter 7 with organic notes.
If ground into flour post-import
Any milling classifies it as wheat/barley flour in Chapter 11.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide USDA NOP certificate or equivalent per General Statistical Note 6 for organic claims
• Segregate organic from conventional barley in containers to prevent cross-contamination
• Document chain of custody from farm to port to support organic status during audits
Related Products under HTS 1003.90.40.30
Two-Row Spring Barley Seed
Two-row spring barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) is a malting variety planted in spring for brewing purposes. It falls under HTS 1003.90.40.30 as unmilled barley, other than seed barley of heading 1002, specifically within the 'other' subcategories for unprocessed grain. This classification applies to barley not further processed beyond cleaning.
Six-Row Feed Barley Grain
Six-row feed barley is a hulled, unmilled grain used primarily for livestock feed due to its high protein content. Classified under HTS 1003.90.40.30 as 'other' barley not for sowing and not further processed. It remains in its natural kernel form post-harvest.
Hulless Barley Grain
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.
Winter Malting Barley Kernels
Winter malting barley is planted in fall for high-yield brewing malt production. Imported as cleaned, unmilled kernels under HTS 1003.90.40.30 for other barley. Suitable for steeping but shipped raw.
Feed-Grade Six-Row Barley
Feed-grade six-row barley is lower-quality unmilled grain for ruminant diets. Falls under HTS 1003.90.40.30 as other unmilled barley not for sowing. High fiber content suits animal nutrition.
Certified Organic Hulless Barley
Certified organic hulless barley meets USDA standards for pesticide-free growth, used in health foods. Unmilled and classified under HTS 1003.90.40.30 per organic statistical notes. Kernel hull separates naturally.