1006.20.40.40/Koshihikari Medium Grain Brown Rice/Germany

Koshihikari Medium Grain Brown Rice from Germany

Koshihikari brown rice from Japan is a premium short-to-medium grain type, husked with bran intact, classified in HTS 1006.20.4040 for medium grain husked rice. It's the gold standard for sushi due to its sticky texture.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%

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Import Tips

• Japanese rice often requires APHIS import permit due to regional pest risks—apply via ePermits

• Batch-test for heavy metals like cadmium, common in Asian paddy soils, per FDA guidance