Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets
1 declarable lines
Heading 1213 covers cereal straw and husks that are unprepared, including chopped, ground, pressed, or pelletized forms. It has one declarable line, 1213.00.00.00, and the general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
Products in this heading
- Wheat straw
- Oat straw
- Barley straw
- Rice husks
- Wheat husks
- Cereal straw pellets
- Chopped cereal straw
- Ground oat husks
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the material is straw or husks from a cereal plant, not hay, alfalfa, or another forage crop.
- Confirm the goods are unprepared; chopping, grinding, pressing, or pelletizing does not remove them from the heading.
- Check that the product is not seeds for sowing or hop cones.
- Check that the product is not seaweed, algae, sugar beet, sugar cane, or another item of heading 1212.
- Use 1213.00.00.00 for the single declarable line when those facts are met.
Often confused with
- Heading 1214Hay
Hay is a forage product of heading 1214, not cereal straw or husks.
- Heading 1214Alfalfa (lucerne) pellets
Alfalfa is a forage product, not a cereal straw.
- Heading 1210Hop cones
Hop cones and lupulin are classified in heading 1210.
- Heading 1209Seeds for sowing
Cereal seeds for sowing are covered by heading 1209, not straw or husks.
- Heading 1212Seaweed and other algae
Seaweeds and algae are classified in heading 1212.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for cereal straw pellets?
Cereal straw pellets are classified under 1213.00.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on wheat straw?
Wheat straw is classified under 1213.00.00.00. The general (MFN) duty rate is Free.
How do I classify rice husks?
Rice husks are classified under 1213.00.00.00 when they are unprepared cereal husks. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.