Rice Straw Bales from Germany
Unprepared rice straw baled for mulch or biofuel feedstock. Fits HTS 1213.00.00.00 as cereal straw, pressed but not otherwise processed.
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
• Bales must be dry; high moisture risks silage classification
• Silica content docs help for industrial buyer verification
• Eco-certifications boost market but don't affect tariff