Basmati Paddy Rice from China
Basmati paddy rice is premium long-grain aromatic rice in its rough form with husk, falling under HTS 1006.10.00.00 for paddy or rough rice. It is prized for its fragrance and elongation during cooking post-milling. Imported for domestic milling into high-value basmati products.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include certificate of varietal purity for basmati claims; check for quota restrictions on aromatic varieties; inspect for paddy bugs to comply with quarantine rules