Basmati Paddy Rice from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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