Product classification
HS code for Cereal straw: 1213.00
Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets.
Classification of cereal straw under HS 1213.00
Cereal straw and husks are classified under HS code 1213.00. This heading is relatively broad in terms of the physical state of the straw but narrow in terms of chemical processing. It includes straw and husks in their natural state, or those that have been chopped, ground, pressed, or formed into pellets for easier transport and storage. The classification applies regardless of whether the straw is intended for use as animal fodder, bedding, or industrial raw material (such as for paper making or construction materials). However, the straw must be "unprepared," meaning it has not been subjected to chemical treatments or further manufacturing processes that would change its basic character. If the straw is dyed, bleached, or treated for ornamental use, it may move to other headings. This code is unique because it is a single-dash heading that covers a wide variety of cereal species, including wheat, barley, oats, and rice. The primary requirement is that the material consists of the stems and leaves of cereal plants harvested after the grain has been threshed.
- Covers
- Wheat straw bales
- Rice husks (hulls)
- Barley straw, ground or chopped
- Pelletized cereal straw for bedding
- Oat straw in its natural state
- Also under 1213.00
- Straw bales for bedding
- Rice hull animal bedding
- Mushroom growing substrate (straw)
- Straw pellets for fuel
Codes often confused with 1213.00
Common mistake. Cereal straw is sometimes misclassified under HS code 1404.90 (vegetable products not elsewhere specified) or HS code 4401 (wood fuel/sawdust). Another common error is using HS code 1214.90, which covers alfalfa, clover, and similar forage products. Cereal straw is specifically excluded from 1214 if it is unprepared.
Top exporters and importers of HS 121300 (the code used for cereal straw), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 121300 (the code used for cereal straw) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 121300, not only cereal straw.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Spain $96M 19% of world exports
- 2 France $89M 17% of world exports
- 3 Pakistan $68M 13% of world exports
World total: $519M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Japan $108M 16% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $84M 13% of world imports
- 3 Switzerland $80M 12% of world imports
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 cereal straw
Brazil classifies cereal straw under NCM 1213.00.00: HS 1213.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about cereal straw
What is the HS code for Cereal straw?
The HS code for Cereal straw is 121300 (Cereal straw and husks; unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets). The HS code for unprepared cereal straw and husks, whether or not chopped or pelletized, is 1213.00.
How do I classify Cereal straw for customs?
Cereal straw is classified under HS code 121300 — Cereal straw and husks; unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 1213.00 include straw used for animal feed?
Yes, as long as the straw is unprepared and not mixed with other nutritional additives that would classify it as a prepared animal feed in Chapter 23.
Which countries are the top exporters of cereal straw (HS 121300)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 121300 (the code used for cereal straw) 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 cereal straw (HS 121300)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 121300 (the code used for cereal straw) 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.
Is the HS code for Cereal straw the same in all countries?
The base HS code 121300 for Cereal straw is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for cereal straw in Brazil?
In Brazil, cereal straw (HS 121300) is classified under NCM 1213.00.00.