Wehani Brown Rice from Japan
Wehani brown rice is a heirloom long-grain variety with reddish bran, husked and classified under HTS 1006.20.40.35 'other' long-grain brown rice. It pops open during cooking like popcorn, offering chewy texture and nutty taste. Specialty item for gourmet and fusion cuisines.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document varietal purity to justify premium pricing and HTS fit
• Use color-sorting reports to confirm quality grade
• Insure against breakage in long-haul shipments due to fragile grains