Short Grain Paddy Rice
Short grain paddy rice, with plump rounded grains in the husk, is classified as paddy rice under tariff item 1006.10.00. It is used for risotto, paella, or Japanese varieties after processing, with high amylose content affecting cooking texture. The unhusked state meets the chapter's requirement that grains be present and unworked.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rice is unhusked and unprocessed, as hulled rice would be classified elsewhere
• Provide grain characteristics to CBSA to confirm the short grain variety
• Verify that the rice is not sweet corn, which is excluded by chapter note 2
Related Products under Tariff item 1006.10.00
Basmati Paddy Rice
Basmati paddy rice is a premium long-grain aromatic rice in its rough form, with the husk intact, as harvested. It is classified under tariff item 1006.10.00 as rice in the husk (paddy or rough), and requires milling to remove the husk before consumption. Its distinctive fragrance and elongation during cooking make it a sought-after variety for specialty markets.
Calrose Paddy Rice
Calrose paddy rice is a medium-short grain variety imported with the husk intact, classified under tariff item 1006.10.00 as rice in the husk (paddy or rough). It is known for its versatility and high yield when milled into popular table rice. The rough form ensures it remains within the scope of this heading, as grains are present and unworked.
IR64 Paddy Rice
IR64 paddy rice is a high-yielding hybrid variety imported in its rough form with the husk intact, falling under tariff item 1006.10.00 as rice in the husk (paddy or rough). It is widely grown in Asia for its disease resistance and grain quality, serving as a standard for staple rice markets. The unprocessed state aligns with the chapter's requirement that grains be present and unworked.
Jasmine Paddy Rice
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.
Long Grain Paddy Rice
Long grain paddy rice consists of unhusked grains that are longer than they are broad, imported as rough rice under tariff item 1006.10.00. It is the primary form for bulk rice processing worldwide, suitable for producing white rice and other end products after milling. The grains are present and unworked, aligning with the chapter's classification requirements.
Medium Grain Paddy Rice
Medium grain paddy rice in the husk is classified under tariff item 1006.10.00 as rough rice, ideal for sushi or sticky rice production after milling. The grains are shorter and wider than long grain varieties, and the unprocessed state with husk intact meets the chapter's requirements. It is commonly sourced for specialized culinary applications.