Jasmine Brown Rice from China
Jasmine brown rice is husked long-grain rice from Thailand, retaining its bran layer for nutty flavor and higher nutrition. It falls under HTS 1006.20.4025 as husked (brown) long-grain Jasmine rice, distinct from milled white varieties. This classification applies to unpolished rice imported in bulk or retail packs.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify rice origin certificates to confirm Jasmine variety and avoid misclassification; ensure compliance with USDA phytosanitary requirements for grain imports
• Watch for quota limits on specialty rices which may trigger higher duties or TRQ application