Ponni Paddy Rice from Japan
Ponni paddy rice is a Tamil Nadu variety of medium-slender grain rice in the husk, classified as paddy under tariff item 1006.10.00. It is semi-aromatic and soft-cooking, harvested and shipped rough for local milling. The unprocessed state with husk intact ensures it falls within this heading, as grains are present and unworked.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• Confirm the rice is in paddy form with the husk intact, as per chapter note 1
• Declare the variety and origin to CBSA for proper classification
• Ensure the shipment complies with Canadian agricultural import regulations