Six-Row Feed Barley Grain from China
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.
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
• Obtain import permits from APHIS for feed grains to prevent introduction of quarantine pests
• Label shipments clearly as 'feed barley' to distinguish from malting grades during customs inspection
• Test for mycotoxins like DON prior to import; levels above FDA limits lead to refusal