Kibbled Barley from Japan
Kibbled barley consists of hulled barley coarsely chopped or cracked into small pieces for animal feed or brewing. It qualifies under HTS 1104.29.10.00 as 'kibbled' (sliced/chopped) worked barley grains, excluded from 1103 groats only if not meeting the 95% 1.25mm sieve passage per chapter notes.
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 particle size analysis to confirm 'kibbled' vs 'meal'; separate feed-grade from food-grade declarations
• Common issue: bulk dust contamination affecting ash content tests