Jasmine Paddy Rice from Mexico
Jasmine paddy rice is an aromatic long-grain variety harvested with the husk intact, classified under tariff item 1006.10.00 as rice in the husk (paddy or rough). It requires milling to remove the husk before consumption, and its unprocessed state ensures it falls within this heading. The grains are present and unworked, meeting the chapter's legal notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Import Tips
• Verify the rice is unhusked and not parboiled or otherwise processed, as per chapter note 1(B)
• Declare the aromatic variety to CBSA for proper classification
• Ensure compliance with Canadian food safety standards for agricultural imports