Steel-Cut Rolled Barley from China
Steel-cut rolled barley combines partial cutting with rolling of hulled barley grains, creating a coarse flake texture for hearty oatmeal substitutes. Classified in HTS 1104.19.10.00 as rolled barley grains otherwise worked, excluding those refined to pearl barley standards. The rolling process alters grain structure without fine milling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit sieve analysis reports proving not qualifying for 1103 groats definition
• Label clearly as food-grade to prevent feed classification
• Check for GMO status declaration if from certain origins