Parboiled Paddy Rice from China
Parboiled paddy rice undergoes partial boiling in husk before drying, but remains rough rice under HTS 1006.10.00.00 if husk intact. This process gelatinizes starch for better milling yield. Popular for nutrient retention and reduced breakage.
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
• Document parboiling process to confirm husk retention; test for paddy husk integrity at entry; watch for higher moisture tolerances post-parboiling