Barley (Non-Seed), Including Malting Barley

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.