California Long Grain Brown Rice from Japan
California long grain brown rice is domestically grown, husked rice with grains longer than 6.35mm, fitting 'other' long-grain brown rice under HTS 1006.20.40.35. It undergoes hulling to remove inedible husks while retaining the bran for whole-grain nutrition. This versatile rice suits health-focused consumers and everyday cooking.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include milling certificates specifying 'husked only' to distinguish from milled varieties
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for all rice shipments to the US
• Watch for fumigation records to meet quarantine rules against rice pests like Khapra beetle