U.S. exports of barley (non-seed), including malting barley (HS 100390) totaled $4.7M in August 2026.
Importers of Barley (Non-Seed), Including Malting Barley paid $271 in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 0.01% of the $3.0M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Barley (Non-Seed), Including Malting Barley imports of $3.0M in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.5M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataMalting-grade barley — the critical input for beer and whiskey production — has its own dedicated tariff line (1003902000), separate from feed and other non-seed barley (1003904000 series), including a certified organic line (1003904020). Canada is overwhelmingly the dominant US import source, with Mexico and Peru also supplying the market. The malting versus feed distinction is commercially significant: malting barley commands a premium and must meet strict protein, germination, and variety specifications that buyers typically verify through third-party analysis.
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229 shipments/mo
The US schedule provides a dedicated line (1003902000) for barley imported specifically for malting purposes, separate from general non-seed barley. To claim this classification, importers typically need documentation — such as a buyer's certificate or end-use affidavit — confirming the grain is destined for a malting facility, as the line is defined by intended use rather than a physical specification alone.
Canadian malting barley must meet variety approval lists maintained by the Canadian Malting Barley Technical Centre, and buyers typically require minimum germination rates, protein content within a defined range, and low levels of fusarium-damaged kernels. US craft and industrial maltsters often specify approved varieties by name in purchase contracts, making variety documentation from the exporter essential.
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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 1003
Subheading 100390 · $4.7M of $4.7M
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Imports
$3.0MYoY · free account
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$4.7MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.4M of Barley (Non-Seed), Including Malting Barley.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1003904030 | Barley, NESOI | $1.7M | 0.02% | 0.13% | $271 |
| 1003902000 | Barley for Malting Purposes | $945K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
| 1003904020 | Barley, Certified Organic | $371K | 0.00% | 0.00% | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1003902000 | Barley for Malting Purposes | $3.9M |
| 1003904000 | Barley, NESOI | $847K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Japan together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
99.9% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.01% of total import value.