Parboiled Ponni Rice
Parboiled Ponni Rice is a soft-cooking rice from Tamil Nadu, parboiled and semi-milled for a sticky texture ideal for idlis and dosas. It falls under tariff item 1006.30.00 as semi-milled rice. The parboiling process does not change its classification.
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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Alternative Classifications
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Husked rice is classified under a different tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the rice is declared as semi-milled
• Have documentation of the parboiling process
• Confirm CFIA standards for rice imports
Related Products under Tariff item 1006.30.00
Golden Parboiled Rice
Golden Parboiled Rice is rice that has been soaked, steamed, and dried before milling, which gives it a golden tint and helps retain nutrients. It is semi-milled, meaning some bran remains, and falls under tariff item 1006.30.00 as semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or glazed. The parboiling process does not remove it from this classification.
Organic Parboiled White Rice
Organic Parboiled White Rice is long-grain rice that has been parboiled, polished, and milled without synthetic inputs. It is semi-milled or wholly milled, making it classifiable under tariff item 1006.30.00. The organic status does not affect the tariff classification.
Parboiled Basmati Rice
Parboiled Basmati Rice is long-grain Basmati rice that undergoes parboiling—soaking, steaming, and drying—before milling to retain nutrients and improve texture. It is semi-milled or wholly milled, so it falls under tariff item 1006.30.00. The parboiling process does not change its classification.
Parboiled Brown Rice
Parboiled Brown Rice is brown rice that has been parboiled to drive vitamins into the bran layer, then semi-milled to retain some bran for health benefits. It is semi-milled rice, which falls under tariff item 1006.30.00. The parboiling process and bran retention do not exclude it from this classification.
Parboiled Carolina Gold Rice
Parboiled Carolina Gold Rice is an heirloom rice variety that has been parboiled and semi-milled. It falls under tariff item 1006.30.00 as semi-milled or wholly milled rice. The parboiling process is a form of processing that does not exclude it from this heading.
Parboiled Glutinous Rice
Parboiled Glutinous Rice is sticky rice that has been parboiled to preserve its high amylopectin content for a chewy texture in desserts. It is semi-milled, so it falls under tariff item 1006.30.00. The parboiling process does not change its classification.