HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 1213.00 – Cereal straw and husks; unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets

HS code 1213.00 is the 6-digit subheading for cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets. It is used for wheat straw, rice husks, barley straw, oat husks and corn stover.

What HS 1213.00 covers

This HS code covers cereal straw and husks, which are the dry stalks and outer coverings of cereal grains, traded in an unprepared state, whether chopped, ground, pressed, or in pellet form. These agricultural by-products are crucial commodities in international trade, primarily utilized for animal bedding, as a low-cost roughage component in animal feed, and increasingly as biomass for energy production. Importers are typically livestock farmers, feed manufacturers, and energy companies in regions where local supply is insufficient or more expensive. Key aspects of trade include moisture content, baling or pelletizing for efficient transport, and adherence to phytosanitary regulations to prevent the spread of pests and diseases, making logistics and quality control paramount for this bulk commodity.

Covers
  • Wheat straw
  • Rice husks
  • Barley straw
  • Oat husks
  • Corn stover
  • Rye straw pellets
  • Chopped straw
Examples
  • Straw bales for bedding
  • Rice hull animal bedding
  • Mushroom growing substrate (straw)
  • Straw pellets for fuel

Codes often confused with 1213.00

Common mistake. Often confused with 1214 (forage products like hay) if not strictly cereal by-products, or 2302 (bran, sharps, other residues) if processed into a more refined feed ingredient.

12.14Swedes, mangolds, fodder roots, hay, lucerne (alfalfa), clover, sainfoin, forage kale, lupines, vetches and similar forage products, whether or not in the form of pellets23.02Bran, sharps and other residues; whether or not in the form of pellets derived from the sifting, milling or other working of cereals or of leguminous plants

Top exporters and importers of HS code 121300, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 121300 in UN Comtrade data was Spain, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Japan, with 16% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Spain $96M
  2. 2 France $89M
  3. 3 Pakistan $68M

World total: $519M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Japan $108M
  2. 2 Netherlands $84M
  3. 3 Switzerland $80M

World total: $662M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM code for 1213.00

Brazil does not split HS 1213.00: its NCM code is 1213.00.00.

  1. 1213.00.00 Cereal straw and husks, unpreparedPalhas e cascas de cereais, em bruto, mesmo picadas, moídas, prensadas ou em pellets.

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 12.13 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 1213.00

What is HS code 121300?

HS code 121300 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Cereal straw and husks; unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets. This HS code covers cereal straw and husks, which are the dry stalks and outer coverings of cereal grains, traded in an unprepared state, whether chopped, ground, pressed, or in pellet form. These agricultural by-products are crucial commodities in international trade, primarily utilized for animal bedding, as a low-cost roughage component in animal feed, and increasingly as biomass for energy production. Importers are typically livestock farmers, feed manufacturers, and energy companies in regions where local supply is insufficient or more expensive. Key aspects of trade include moisture content, baling or pelletizing for efficient transport, and adherence to phytosanitary regulations to prevent the spread of pests and diseases, making logistics and quality control paramount for this bulk commodity.

What products fall under HS code 121300?

Wheat straw, Rice husks, Barley straw, Oat husks, Corn stover, Rye straw pellets, Chopped straw

What are common misclassifications for HS code 121300?

Often confused with 1214 (forage products like hay) if not strictly cereal by-products, or 2302 (bran, sharps, other residues) if processed into a more refined feed ingredient.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 121300?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 121300 in UN Comtrade data were Spain ($96M, 19% of world exports), France ($89M) and Pakistan ($68M). World exports came to about $519M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 121300?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 121300 in UN Comtrade data were Japan ($108M, 16% of world imports), the Netherlands ($84M) and Switzerland ($80M). World imports came to about $662M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 121300 structured?

HS code 121300 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (12) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (13) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 121300?

In Brazil, HS code 121300 is NCM 1213.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.