HS 121300

Cereal Straw & Husks, Unprepared

U.S. imports of cereal straw & husks, unprepared (HS 121300) totaled $1.1M in April 2026, traded with 3 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Unprepared cereal straw and husks — whether loose, chopped, ground, pressed, or pelleted — serve primarily as animal bedding, livestock roughage, and biomass feedstock, with rice husks also used as an industrial abrasive and filtration medium. The commodity enters under a single 10-digit line (1213000000), and its bulk, low-value nature means freight economics and proximity strongly favor nearby suppliers: Canada and Mexico together account for the dominant share of US imports. Hungary and Serbia represent European sources that typically supply specialty or certified-organic straw for niche markets.

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Imports

$1.1M

from 3 countries · YTD: $4.2M

Exports

$753K

Deficit of $336K (net importer)

Trade balance: deficit of $336K (net importer)

YTD: $4.2M imported (April 2026)

202 shipments/month

Top Import Sources

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1CANADA

Import Trend (12 months)

Monthly import values over time

Geographic Breakdown

PLANTS & PARTS ETC FOR MEDICAMENTS ETC NESOI

HS 121190

$28.7M

VEGETABLE SEEDS FOR SOWING

HS 120991

$26.9M

LOW ERUCIC ACID RAPE/COLZA SEEDS W/NOT BROKEN

HS 120510

$25.0M

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does pelleting or pressing cereal straw change its HTS classification?

No. The heading explicitly covers cereal straw and husks whether or not chopped, ground, pressed, or in pellet form, so mechanical densification into pellets or briquettes does not move the product to a different classification. However, if straw is chemically treated or combined with binders to create a manufactured product, reclassification may be warranted depending on the resulting composition and use.

Are there USDA APHIS phytosanitary requirements for straw imports?

Yes. Cereal straw and husks can harbor regulated plant pests and are subject to USDA APHIS phytosanitary inspection. Importers may be required to obtain an import permit and present a phytosanitary certificate from the country of origin. Heat treatment or other approved treatments may be required depending on origin and pest risk. Requirements vary by country and commodity; confirm current APHIS conditions before arranging shipment.