HTS US: 1213.00.00.00
Description
This heading encompasses cereal straw and husks that are unprepared, regardless of whether they are chopped, ground, pressed, or formed into pellets. These materials are by-products of cereal crops and are primarily used for animal bedding, fodder, packaging, or industrial applications.
- Unprepared cereal straw and husks: These are raw agricultural residues from cereals such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, and rice, left after harvesting the grain.
- Form and treatment: The products covered can be in their natural loose form or mechanically processed forms such as chopped pieces, ground particles, compressed bales, or pellets.
The classification specifically excludes any further processed or chemically treated straw and husks.
Code Hierarchy
- Section II: Vegetable Products (Chapters 06-14)
- Chapter 12: Oil Seeds and Oleaginous Fruits; Miscellaneous Grains, Seeds and Fruits; Industrial or Medicinal Plants; Straw and Fodder
- Heading 1213: Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
1213.00.00.00– This full code denotes all forms of unprepared cereal straw and husks.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
The HTS code 1213 is generally represented as a single full 10-digit code without further subheadings for specific cereal types or forms under US HTS. It covers the general category of unprepared cereal straw and husks.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1213.00.00.00 | Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets | Includes straw and husks from cereals such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, rice, and maize in raw or mechanically processed forms without chemical treatment. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To avoid misclassification, note these exclusions:
- Prepared or chemically treated straw and husks: Any straw or husks that have undergone chemical treatments or are processed into products such as fiberboards are excluded.
- Other agricultural residues: Materials such as bagasse from sugarcane or residues from other non-cereal plants are classified elsewhere.
- Processed fodder and silage: Prepared animal fodder in processed forms falls under different headings.
Notes
- Import Regulations: Importation of cereal straw and husks may be subject to phytosanitary regulations depending on the country of origin to prevent the introduction of pests or diseases.
- Usage: These materials are widely used in agriculture, animal husbandry, industry, and packaging, often valued for their biodegradability and renewable nature.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates for this HTS code vary by country and trade agreements; some imports may be duty-free or subject to minimal tariffs.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of chopped wheat straw, unprepared, to be used as animal bedding.US HTS Code:
1213.00.00.00Unit of Quantity: Kilogram (kg)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (Varies based on trade agreements and country of origin)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with USDA phytosanitary import regulations.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 1212: Plants and parts of plants (including seeds and fruits), used primarily in perfumery, pharmacy, or for insecticidal, fungicidal or similar purposes.
- HTS 1214: Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay and forage.
- HTS 1211: Plants and parts of plants (excluding seeds and fruits) used for medicinal or pharmaceutical purposes.
