Barley Straw Bales from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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