Two-Row Spring Barley Seed from China
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.
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)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify phytosanitary certificates from origin to confirm freedom from pests like barley yellow dwarf virus
• Declare exact variety and moisture content (typically under 14%) on entry documents to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls by ensuring no milling has occurred, as that shifts to HTS Chapter 11