Hulled Barley from China
Hulled barley has the inedible outer hull removed but retains the bran layer, making it suitable for whole grain cooking and animal feed. Classified under HTS 1003.90.40 as other unmilled barley excluding seed or malt varieties. It remains in heading 1003 due to minimal processing that preserves the grain's natural state.
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
• Include hull removal certification to distinguish from hull-less barley under 1003.90.30
• Conduct fumigation if shipping in bulk containers to meet quarantine requirements for stored grain pests
• Avoid over-milling during processing to prevent shift to Chapter 11; test bran retention levels