Chapter 10 covers cereals, including major food crops such as wheat, rye, barley, oats, maize, rice, sorghum, buckwheat, etc. Cereals in this chapter refer to unprocessed grains, or products that have only undergone primary processing such as husking or milling but have not changed their basic characteristics. Within the chapter, headings are divided by cereal type, such as 1001 wheat, 1002 rye, 1003 barley, 1004 oats, 1005 maize, 1006 rice, etc. Cereals in this chapter are bulk commodities in international trade. When classifying, attention must be paid to the degree of processing. If deeply processed, they may be classified under Chapter 11 (products of the milling industry) or Chapter 19 (preparations of cereals). Heading 1003 covers barley, including seed barley and other barley. Barley is a crop of the genus Hordeum in the grass family, scientific name Hordeum vulgare. This heading is divided into two subheadings: 1003.10 seed barley and 1003.90 other barley. Seed barley refers to grains used for sowing, usually subjected to processing such as cleaning and coating; other barley includes barley for food, feed, brewing, etc. Note: roasted barley (such as coffee substitutes) is classified under 0901 or 2101; barley flakes under 1104; barley flour under 1102; malt under 1107. HS code 100300 is a six-digit code. The first two digits '10' represent Chapter 10 'Cereals', covering various unprocessed or primary-processed cereal grains. The 3rd-4th digits '03' represent the heading 'Barley', arranged within the chapter by cereal type, with barley following wheat (1001) and rye (1002), and preceding oats (1004). The 5th-6th digits '00' in the HS six-digit code usually indicate that the heading is not further subdivided, but in actual subheading terms, 1003.10 is seed barley and 1003.90 is other barley. China Customs' ten-digit codes extend from this basis, such as 1003100000 (seed barley) and 1003900000 (other barley). Therefore, 100300 is the internationally used six-digit code representing the broad category of barley. Barley is classified under 1003 rather than adjacent codes mainly based on cereal type and degree of processing. 1001 is wheat, 1002 is rye, 1004 is oats, 1005 is maize, 1006 is rice; these headings correspond to different cereals and must not be confused. If barley is husked, milled, made into flakes or flour, it is classified under 1104 (barley flakes) or 1102 (barley flour) respectively; if roasted, under 0901 or 2101; if malted, under 1107. Therefore, only unprocessed barley grains are classified under 1003.

Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as 'barley', 'seed barley', 'malting barley', etc., which must be consistent with the actual goods. Use: State the final use of the barley, such as 'for sowing', 'for brewing', 'for feed', 'for food', etc., which affects subheading classification. Whether for sowing: Clarify whether it is used for sowing. Seed barley is classified under 1003.10, and other barley under 1003.90. Processing method: Describe the processing state of the barley, such as 'unprocessed', 'husked', 'milled', etc., to determine whether it exceeds the scope of 1003. Origin: The country or region of origin of the barley, which affects tariffs and trade control measures. Brand: If there is a brand, declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'none'. Packaging specifications: Such as 'bulk', '50 kg/bag', etc., which affects inspection and statistics. Protein content: Some barley used for brewing requires protein content to be provided, such as '12%', which affects quality determination. Customs declaration example: Product name: Barley Use: Brewing beer Whether for sowing: No Processing method: Unprocessed Origin: Australia Brand: None Packaging specifications: Bulk Protein content: 11.5% HS code: 1003900000 Declaration element description: This batch of barley consists of unprocessed grains, used for beer brewing, not for sowing, and conforms to subheading 1003.90. Misclassifying seed barley under 1003.90 when it should actually be under 1003.10; judgment should be based on whether it is used for sowing. Declaring husked or milled barley under 1003 when it should actually be classified under 1104 (barley flakes) or 1102 (barley flour). Ignoring use declaration, making it impossible to distinguish brewing, feed, etc., which affects customs statistics and supervision.

The core criteria for classification are: 1) whether the commodity is barley grain; 2) whether it has undergone deep processing. If barley grain has only undergone primary treatment such as cleaning and drying, it remains under 1003; if husked, milled, made into flakes or flour, it is classified under Chapter 11; if roasted, under Chapter 9 or Chapter 21; if germinated into malt, under 1107. In addition, a distinction must be made between seed and non-seed use: seed barley is classified under 1003.10, and other barley under 1003.90. Classification should also refer to the provisions on cereal processing in the Explanatory Notes to the Harmonized System. 1001 Wheat and meslin: Wheat and barley are different cereals; wheat is classified under 1001 and barley under 1003. In appearance, wheat grains are rounder, while barley grains are longer and have awns. 1004 Oats: Oats are classified under 1004 and barley under 1003. Oat grains are slender, while barley grains are plumper, and barley is often used for brewing. 1104 Barley grains processed otherwise: If barley grains have been husked, milled, made into flakes, etc., they are classified under 1104; if unprocessed, under 1003. 1107 Malt: Barley germinated into malt is classified under 1107; ungerminated barley under 1003. Malt is used for brewing and has changed its original form. 2302 Bran, sharps and other residues from cereal processing: Bran and sharps from barley processing are classified under 2302, while raw barley is classified under 1003. Is it barley grain rather than other cereals such as wheat or oats? Has it undergone deep processing such as husking, milling, or flaking? Is it used for sowing (seed use)? Has it been germinated into malt? Has it been roasted or further processed?

The HS code for barley is 100300, but why must a 10-digit code be used for customs declaration? HS code 100300 is the internationally used six-digit code, and countries extend it on this basis. China Customs uses 10-digit codes, such as 1003100000 (seed barley) and 1003900000 (other barley). A 10-digit code must be used for customs declaration to facilitate customs statistics and supervision. What is the difference in classification between seed barley and other barley? Seed barley is classified under 1003.10, and other barley under 1003.90. Seed barley refers to grains used for sowing, usually subjected to processing such as cleaning and coating. If it cannot be proven to be for sowing, it is classified as other barley. Can husked barley still be classified under 1003? No. Husked barley exceeds the scope of 1003 and should be classified under 1104 (barley grains processed otherwise). 1003 covers only unprocessed barley grains or those that have undergone only primary treatment such as cleaning and drying. Are the HS codes for malting barley and feed barley the same? Yes, both are classified under 1003.90, but the use must be stated at declaration. Use affects customs statistics and possible trade controls, but does not change the six-digit code. What is the HS code for barley flour? Barley flour is classified under 1102.9000 (other cereal flours). If barley is milled into flour, it exceeds the scope of 1003 and is classified under Chapter 11. Is the HS code for malt 1003? No. Malt is classified under 1107.1000 (malt). After germination, barley has changed its original characteristics and is no longer classified under 1003. How can I inquire about the import tariff rate for barley? You can consult the Customs Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China or check the website of the General Administration of Customs. Tariff rates are affected by trade agreements, origin, etc., and documents such as certificates of origin must be provided to determine the applicable rate. What regulatory documents are required for barley imports? Barley imports generally require a certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, import license (if required), contract, invoice, packing list, etc. The specific requirements are subject to the latest customs regulations.