Ground Barley Middlings

Ground barley middlings, or sharps, are the fine inner residues from barley sifting and milling, ground into meal-like consistency. This product matches HTS 2302.40.01.10 for single cereal grain (barley) residues in chopped/ground form. Primarily used in poultry and swine rations for nutrition.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2309Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If pelleted and containing milk derivatives

Pelleted forms with dairy additives enter under quota-restricted 2309 subheadings for high-protein feeds.

1103.19Lower: 19% vs 35%

If for finer barley flour byproducts

If ground to flour fineness suitable for baking, it classifies as barley flour under Chapter 11 rather than residue.

2302.40.01Same rate: 35%

If from oats specifically

Oat milling residues have distinct statistical suffixes within the 'other single cereal grains' grouping.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document barley purity (>95% single grain) via test reports to avoid 'mixed residues' under other subheadings

Specify end-use as animal feed on entry to prevent scrutiny as human food under Chapter 11

Monitor moisture content (<14%) to comply with phytosanitary standards for grain byproducts

Related Products under HTS 2302.40.01.10

Ground Corn Bran

Ground corn bran is a byproduct derived from the sifting and milling of corn kernels, consisting of the outer hull and germ residues that are chopped or crushed into a fine powder. It falls under HTS 2302.40.01.10 as residues of corn (Zea mays), a single cereal grain, processed by grinding during milling. This product is commonly used as animal feed or in food formulations for fiber content.

Crushed Wheat Bran

Crushed wheat bran is the coarse outer layer residue obtained from wheat milling, chopped or crushed into smaller particles for easier handling. Classified under HTS 2302.40.01.10 as residues from a single cereal grain (wheat) processed beyond sifting. It serves as high-fiber livestock feed or baking additive.

Chopped Rye Sharps

Chopped rye sharps are the fragmented endosperm and bran residues from rye grain milling operations. HTS 2302.40.01.10 applies to this single-cereal (rye) byproduct in chopped form from sifting processes. Valued in ruminant diets for digestible fiber.

Crushed Sorghum Bran

Crushed sorghum bran consists of the pericarp and germ residues from sorghum grain milling, crushed for feed applications. It qualifies under HTS 2302.40.01.10 as processed residues from a single cereal grain (sorghum). Popular in ethanol byproduct feeds for cattle.

Ground Millet Residues

Ground millet residues are the fine bran and middlings from proso millet milling, ground for uniform texture. HTS 2302.40.01.10 covers this single small cereal grain byproduct from sifting and working processes. Used in birdseed mixes and exotic animal diets.

Chopped Oats Sharps

Chopped oats sharps are the coarsely cut residues from oat groat milling and sifting. This fits HTS 2302.40.01.10 for other single cereal (oats) grains in chopped form. Essential in horse feeds for gut health.