Barley Straw Bales from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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