HS Code 121300
Cereal Straw and Husks
HS code 121300 covers raw or minimally processed cereal straw and husks, including chopped or pelletised forms, primarily used for animal bedding or biomass.
HS Code 121300 — Cereal Straw and Husks
This code covers the raw, unprocessed outer layers and stalks of cereal crops like wheat, barley, or oats. It includes straw in its natural state, chopped for bedding, or pressed into pellets for easier transport and fuel use.
What's included
- Wheat straw in bales
- Barren barley stalks
- Oat husks
- Pressed straw pellets for fuel
- Chopped cereal bedding
What's excluded
- Rice husks for industrial use → use
140490(Specific vegetable products not elsewhere specified often fall under Chapter 14.)
Common examples
- Wheat straw bedding for horses
- Barley straw pellets for biomass boilers
- Pressed oat husks for agricultural mulch
Frequently asked questions
Does this code include straw used for human food?
No, this code is for unprepared stalks and husks, which are generally used for animal bedding, mulch, or fuel rather than direct human consumption.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Requires inspection for pests and soil contamination; drying certificates may be requested.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: France, Canada, Ukraine
- Top importers: Japan, South Korea, Saudi Arabia
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Key takeaway
Covers raw cereal by-products used for agriculture or energy, requiring strict phytosanitary compliance.
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