Long Grain Brown Rice and Wild Rice Blend from Japan
This premium mix combines husked long grain brown rice with wild rice (Zizania species), husked but retaining bran. It qualifies for HTS 1006.20.4080 as a mixture of rice types under the husked brown rice 'other' category. Popular for health food markets.
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
• Confirm wild rice component meets FDA grain standards and declare separately if over certain thresholds
• Use commercial invoices specifying hulling process to validate brown rice status
• Watch for CBP scrutiny on wild rice admixtures from certain origins