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%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
• Provide processing logs showing steam-rolling without fine grinding
• Ensure nutritional labeling meets FDA standards
• Beware of origin marking requirements for Canadian barley