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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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Bales must be dry; high moisture risks silage classification

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