HS Code 1003
Barley Grain
HS code 1003 covers barley grain in its raw state, specifically distinguishing between malting barley for beer and feed barley for livestock supply chains.
4-digit Section IIBulk
HS Code 1003 — Barley Grain
Barley is a major cereal grain used primarily in the brewing industry for malting and as a significant component of livestock feed. It is traded as raw grain under this code.
What's included
- Malting barley
- Feed barley
- Seed barley
What's excluded
- Barley malt → use
1107(Malted barley is processed and belongs in Chapter 11.) - Pearled barley → use
1104(Working the grain like pearling moves it to Chapter 11.)
Common examples
- Two-row malting barley
- Six-row feed barley
- Hulled barley grain
Frequently asked questions
Is roasted barley under 1003?
No, roasted barley used as a coffee substitute is classified under 2101.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 15%
- Documentation: Brewing quality specifications often require additional certificates of analysis.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Australia, France, Ukraine, Russian Federation
- Top importers: China, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands
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Key takeaway
Barley classification is straightforward unless the grain has been malted or pearled.
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