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HS HEADING 1213

Cereal straw and husks, unprepared; whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets

In plain English

This category includes cereal straw and husks that have not been prepared, regardless of whether they are chopped, ground, pressed, or formed into pellets. The single subheading covers all such materials without further distinction. It applies to cereal straw and husks in their unprepared state, whether processed by chopping, grinding, pressing, or pelletizing.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

1213.00

Cereal straw and husks; unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets

Chapter 12 classification notes

Seed-for-sowing import (1209) requires phytosanitary certification in almost every destination. Industrial-hemp seed (sterilised, < 0.3% THC) is treated as food in many jurisdictions but restricted in Asia / GCC.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Roasted peanuts / nut butter: Chapter 20. Dried spices and seasoning seeds (cumin, fennel): Chapter 09 (spices). Oilseed-derived oils move to Chapter 15.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 12

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