1006.20.40.40/Koshihikari Medium Grain Brown Rice/Japan

Koshihikari Medium Grain Brown Rice from Japan

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 — 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%

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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