Barley — HTS 1003
Barley
Chapter 10 › Heading 1003
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 1003 is the four-digit category for “Barley.” It groups barley products classified in that heading before the tariff schedule provides more detailed distinctions. The heading is a starting point, not usually the complete classification needed for entry filing.
To reach the correct eight-digit HTSUS code, compare the product’s facts with the detailed subheadings and statistical descriptions under heading 1003. The relevant distinction may involve the barley’s physical form, processing or preparation, variety or type, intended use, or another description stated in the tariff schedule. Use the wording of the current HTSUS and any applicable legal notes; do not choose a code based only on a commercial product name.
What to check
- Confirm that the item is actually barley covered by heading 1003, rather than a prepared barley food, malt, seed product, or another product classified elsewhere.
- Record the product’s condition and processing level, such as whole, hulled, cleaned, milled, or otherwise prepared, and match those facts to the subheading descriptions.
- Check any distinctions based on type, variety, grade, or intended use only when the tariff schedule expressly makes them relevant.
- Read the complete eight-digit description and any chapter or heading notes; do not stop at the four-digit heading.
- Verify the classification with current USITC HTSUS data and, when the facts are unclear or commercially significant, seek a customs broker’s or binding-ruling guidance.
HTS heading 1003 summary
Barley is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 1003.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1003.10.00.00 👉 | Seed | 0.15¢/kg | Free | 0.92¢/kg |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 1003?
Barley. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.