Barley Pellets for Brewing from Japan
Pellets of malted or unmalted barley meal used in beer production adjuncts. HTS 1103.20.00.90 covers barley pellets of other cereals, provided they meet fragmentation sieve (95% through 2mm for barley) and chapter starch/ash tests.
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
• Confirm 95% weight passes 2mm sieve for barley 'groats/meal'; larger particles may go to 1103 unflaked
• Exclude any roasted malt content, as chapter note (a) directs to 0901 or 2101
• Include milling certificates showing dry product specs to prevent disputes