Jasmine Paddy Rice from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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