Hulled Barley Grains from Mexico
Hulled barley is whole barley kernels with only the inedible outer hull removed, retaining bran and germ for nutritious whole-grain use in salads or baking. Classified in HTS 1104.29.10.00 as 'other worked grains' of barley, distinct from milled products in 1101-1103 that meet starch/ash/sieve thresholds in chapter notes. This covers basic hulling without pearling or fragmentation.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
11.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Document hulling process to distinguish from raw barley; include sieve test results confirming not qualifying for 1103 groats
• Watch for contamination issues in bulk shipments
• Pitfall: confusing with pearled if polishing applied