Barley Straw Bales from China

Chopped and baled barley straw, unprepared for direct use in livestock bedding or erosion control. This fits HTS 1213.00.00.00 as cereal straw from barley, mechanically processed but not chemically altered.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Document bale composition to confirm 100% barley straw; mixed bales may require separate classification

Avoid over-compression that mimics industrial pellets, potentially leading to fuel product scrutiny

Phytosanitary certificates are crucial to prevent quarantine issues with unprepared agricultural residues