Jasmine Paddy Rice from China
Jasmine paddy rice is aromatic long-grain rice harvested with the husk intact, classified under HTS 1006.10.00.00 as rice in the husk (paddy or rough). It requires milling to remove the husk before consumption. This unprocessed form is typically used for further processing in rice mills.
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
• Verify moisture content does not exceed 14% to avoid rejection; obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries; declare varietal name accurately to prevent misclassification