Brown Jasmine and Sticky Rice Mix from China
A retail blend of husked brown jasmine rice and glutinous (sticky) brown rice, ideal for Asian cuisine. Classified under HTS 1006.20.4080 because it is a mixture of distinct husked brown rice varieties excluded from specific subheadings. The husks have been removed but bran remains intact.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly with varietal mix percentages to support 'mixtures' classification
• Obtain phytosanitary certificates confirming no quarantine pests, common for rice imports
• Avoid common pitfalls like undeclared admixtures leading to duty adjustments