Bleached Cereal Straw Bundles from Canada
Cleaned and bleached straw from wheat or rye, bundled for plaiting hats, braids, and decorative items. HTS 1401.90.40.00 explicitly includes cleaned, bleached, or dyed cereal straw for plaiting.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
13.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Test for residual chemicals from bleaching to meet food-contact safety if dual-use claimed
• Specify cereal type (e.g
• wheat) in invoices for accurate subheading match
• Prevent moisture exposure in transit to avoid mold, leading to rejection