Rice Straw Bales from Japan
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 — 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
• 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