California Calrose Short Grain Brown Rice from China
Calrose is a popular medium-short grain brown rice variety grown in California, harvested with the husk removed but retaining the bran layer. It classifies under HTS 1006.20.4060 as husked (brown) short grain rice, distinct from polished white rice. This unpolished form preserves nutrients like fiber and vitamins.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify grain length meets USDA short grain standards (under 6.35mm) to avoid reclassification; obtain phytosanitary certificates for pest-free status; label accurately as 'brown rice' to comply with FDA food labeling rules