Ground Barley Middlings from Japan
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.
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
• 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