Barley Pearl Groats from Japan
Pearl barley groats are hulled and polished barley grains fragmented to meet 1.25 mm sieve standard in HTS 1103.19. They satisfy starch >80% and ash ≤3% for milling products. Commonly used in soups and stews.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Polish verification required; unpolished may classify differently under 1104
• Document sieve tests; CBP often audits barley for feed vs food grade
• Avoid salt/mineral additives that inflate ash content above limits