Pot Barley from China
Pot barley is coarsely milled barley with partial bran removal, coarser than pearl barley, used in hearty dishes. It qualifies for HTS 1003.90.40 as other barley due to limited milling not reaching flour stage. Retains significant hull characteristics.
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
• Document milling specs showing coarse grind to avoid Chapter 11 flour misclassification
• Package in moisture-proof bags; test for ergot alkaloids common in barley
• Include varietal info, as two-row pot barley commands premium pricing