Carnaroli Medium Grain Brown Rice from Japan
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 — 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
• 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