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Corn Stover Chopped

Chopped corn stover (straw-like stalks and husks), unprepared, used for mulch or feed base. Classifies to HTS 1213.00.00.00 as cereal straw and husks from maize, mechanically chopped only.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

2302.50.00Higher: 36.4% vs 35%

If ensiled or made into silage

Corn stover prepared as silage for preservation falls under 2302 as prepared feeds.

1211.90Lower: 16% vs 35%

If containing medicinal herbs like mint residues

Straw mixed with listed plants (e.g., mint) for 1211 purposes excludes it from 1213 per chapter notes.

3913.10.00Lower: 21.7% vs 35%

If chemically modified into plastics

Cellulose derivatives from straw processing go to Chapter 39 as natural polymers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate stover from silage; wet or fermented versions are Chapter 23

Include field moisture readings to prove unprepared status

Large volume imports need warehouse bonds for dust control regulations