Bleached Cereal Straw Bundles from Germany
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 — 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
• 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