Rye Straw Pellets from Japan
Pelleted rye straw, unprepared, for erosion control or animal bedding. HTS 1213.00.00.00 covers this as cereal straw mechanically formed into pellets without additives.
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
• Pellet specs must show no binders; pure compression only
• Origin labeling prevents confusion with imported grass straws
• Avoid seasonal import spikes without quota checks