California-Grown Jasmine Brown Rice from Germany
US-grown Jasmine brown rice mimics Thai varieties through selective breeding, husked for domestic and export markets. Still classified under HTS 1006.20.4025 for long-grain Jasmine characteristics regardless of origin. Lower tariff benefits apply to qualifying USMCA imports.
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
• Leverage USMCA certificates for California production to claim preferential duty rates
• Include variety registration documents proving Jasmine genetics
• Avoid commingling with imported Thai rice in same container to maintain origin purity