Calrose Medium Grain Brown Rice

Calrose is a popular medium grain rice variety with grains approximately 5.8-6.2mm long, husked but retaining the bran layer, classifying it as brown rice under HTS 1006.20.4040. It is widely used in sushi, risotto, and sticky rice dishes due to its plump texture when cooked.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1006.30Lower: 21.2% vs 35%

If semi-milled or wholly milled

Milling removes the bran layer, shifting from husked brown rice (1006.20) to milled rice under heading 1006.30.

1006.20.20Same rate: 35%

If long grain

Grain length determines subheading; long grain (over 6.6mm) falls under 1006.20.2000, not medium grain.

1006.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If broken

Rice broken during milling or husking is classified separately in 1006.40, regardless of grain length.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country confirming the rice is free from pests and diseases like Khapra beetle

Verify entry under TRQ if applicable; non-quota imports face higher duties—check USDA Foreign Agricultural Service for current allocations

Label accurately as 'brown rice' and include milling degree; mislabeling as white rice can lead to reclassification and penalties