HS Code 100310
Barley Seed for Sowing
HS code 100310 covers barley seeds intended for sowing, requiring phytosanitary documentation and meeting national seed purity standards for import.
6-digit Section IIFCL
HS Code 100310 — Barley Seed for Sowing
Barley grains (Hordeum vulgare) specifically prepared for planting. This includes varieties intended for malting or feed crops that are certified for agricultural reproduction.
What's included
- Malting barley seed
- Winter barley sowing stock
What's excluded
- Barley for malting → use
100390(Processing use versus sowing use.)
Common examples
- Certified 2-row malting barley seed
- Hybrid barley sowing seeds
- 6-row feed barley seed
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between malting barley seed and malting barley?
Seed (100310) is for planting to grow a new crop; malting barley (100390) is for the process of making malt for beer.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Check for specific weed-seed contamination limits per destination country.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: France, United Kingdom, Denmark
- Top importers: United States, Russia, Ukraine
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Key takeaway
Must be certified as sowing stock to qualify for this code.
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