Quick-Cook Barley Flakes from Japan
Quick-cook barley flakes undergo steam-rolling for rapid rehydration in cereals and baking mixes. HTS 1104.19.10.00 classifies these as flaked barley grains otherwise worked, not meeting criteria for coarser or finer categories. Pre-cooking alters starch for faster preparation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide processing logs showing steam-rolling without fine grinding
• Ensure nutritional labeling meets FDA standards
• Beware of origin marking requirements for Canadian barley