Ranbir Basmati Brown Rice from China
Ranbir Basmati is a high-yielding husked brown rice variety developed in Jammu & Kashmir, noted for its fragrance and resistance to lodging. It qualifies under HTS 1006.20.20.90 for other Basmati husked rice, as it's not specifically enumerated in US tariff descriptions. The brown form preserves vitamins and fiber.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Comply with USDA rice import quotas if applicable; provide lab tests for pesticide residues common in South Asian rice
• Use proper ventilated packaging to maintain quality during ocean freight