Short Grain Paddy Rice from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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Import Tips
• 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