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Winter Malting Barley Kernels from China

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.

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%Universal product exemption (U.S. note 52(b))

Import Tips

Include varietal certificate from breeder to confirm malting quality specs

Use ventilated containers for long voyages to manage respiration rates

Watch for blackpoint disease declarations to pass USDA inspections

Winter Malting Barley Kernels from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1003.90.40.30