Carnaroli Medium Grain Brown Rice from Canada
Carnaroli brown rice, an Italian risotto staple, features medium plump grains husked but unrefined, under HTS 1006.20.4040. It holds shape better than arborio during slow cooking.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• EU rice needs C-4 fumigation certificate if from regulated areas—check EU Reg 2016/2031
• Invoice must specify 'husked brown' not 'parboiled' to match HTS description exactly
• For bulk imports, use ventilated containers to prevent condensation and mycotoxin growth