1401.90.40.00/Bleached Cereal Straw Bundles/Japan

Bleached Cereal Straw Bundles from Japan

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 — 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%

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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