HTS 1104.29.10.00 · Chapter 11
Of barley
General (MFN) duty, special preferential rates, and where HTS 1104.29.10.00 sits in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- 1.2%
- General (MFN) rate
- Free (A+,AU,…
- Special / FTA rate
- 17%
- Column 2 (non-MFN)
- Ch 11
- Products of the millin…
The verdict
At 1.2%, HTS 1104.29.10.00's general duty rate is above the median US tariff rate, higher than 51% of the 13,544 ad-valorem (percentage-based) tariff lines in the schedule.
- 1.2%
- General (MFN) rate
- 51st pctl
- among ad-valorem lines
- Ch 11
- Products of the millin…
About HTS 1104.29.10.00
HTS code 1104.29.10.00 classifies imports of: Of barley. This line sits within Chapter 11 (Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten), Section II (Vegetable Products), and is catalogued as a tariff line in the USITC 2026 Basic Edition. Duty is calculated against units of quantity: kg. A footnote applies to this classification: See 9903.88.03.
The general (MFN / Column 1 General) rate for HTS 1104.29.10.00 is 1.2%, which applies to most trading partners of the United States. A special preferential rate of "Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG)" may reduce or eliminate duty when goods qualify under a free trade agreement such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or one of the bilateral FTAs. The Column 2 rate of 17% applies to imports from non-MFN countries such as Cuba and North Korea, a much higher historical "full" tariff.
Footnotes: See 9903.88.03. Beyond the published rate, importers should check for Section 201 safeguards, Section 301 China tariffs, and any active AD/CVD orders that can materially change the real landed cost. Always verify the classification with a licensed customs broker before committing to a supply contract, this page is a research tool, not a customs ruling.
Duty Rate Summary, HTS 1104.29.10.00
| Rate Column | Value | Applies To |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 1.2% | Most-favored-nation (MFN) trading partners, the default rate for most US imports. |
| Special | Free (A+,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E, IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S, SG) | Preferential rates under FTAs (USMCA, CAFTA-DR, GSP, etc.) when origin qualifies. |
| Column 2 | 17% | Statutory non-MFN rate for goods from countries without normal trade relations (Cuba, North Korea). |
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. See methodology for refresh cadence.
Details
- Units of Quantity
- kg
- Section
- II: Vegetable Products
- Classification
- Tariff Line
- Footnotes
- See 9903.88.03.
Related Items in Chapter 11
Wheat or meslin flour
Corn (maize) flour
Buckwheat flour
Rice flour
Rye flour
Mixtures
Other
Of wheat
Of corn (maize)
Of oats
Frequently Asked Questions
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Understanding This Tariff
HTS 1104.29.10.00 classifies under Chapter 11 (Products of the milling industry; malt; starches; inulin; wheat gluten), Section II (Vegetable Products). The general duty rate of 1.2% applies to imports from most-favored-nation (MFN) countries, which includes the majority of US trading partners. Preferential rates under free trade agreements (such as USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or bilateral FTAs) may reduce or eliminate duty for qualifying imports from partner countries.
Importers should verify the correct HTS classification with a licensed customs broker or US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before importing. Misclassification can result in penalties, delays, and additional duties.
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Data Sources
Tariff data from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition.
Duty rates are subject to change. Importers should verify current rates with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) before making import decisions. Additional duties, anti-dumping duties, or countervailing duties may apply.
Related
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.
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