Carnaroli Medium Grain Brown Rice from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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