1213.00.00.00 - Cereal straw and husks, unprepared, whether or not chopped, ground, pressed or in the form of pellets

This HTS classification, 1213.00.00.00, specifically addresses cereal straw and husks that are in an unprepared state. This includes materials derived from cereal plants, such as wheat, barley, oats, rice, and corn, after the grain has been harvested. The classification covers these by-products in their natural form, or if they have undergone basic processing like chopping, grinding, pressing, or pelletizing for ease of handling or storage. The key criterion is that these materials are not further processed into food products, animal feed additives requiring specific nutritional enrichment, or used in industrial manufacturing processes that significantly alter their composition.

Within the broader scope of Section II: Vegetable Products, this category is distinct from other Chapter 12 headings which focus on oil seeds, oleaginous fruits, miscellaneous grains, seeds, fruits, and plants used for industrial or medicinal purposes, or fodder. Unlike categories for live animals (Section I) or other prepared vegetable products, 1213.00.00.00 is strictly for the raw, unprocessed residues of cereal crops. It differentiates itself from categories covering animal feed by excluding materials that have been formulated with vitamins, minerals, or other specific nutritional supplements.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subdivisions under 1213.00.00.00. Therefore, classification within this code relies on confirming that the imported goods are indeed cereal straw or husks, are unprepared in the sense described, and do not fall under more specific classifications for processed animal feed, bedding, or other end-use applications that would necessitate a different HTS heading or subheading.