Parboiled Long Grain Basmati Rice from China
This is premium semi-milled or wholly milled basmati rice that has undergone parboiling, a process where the rice is soaked, steamed, and dried before milling to retain nutrients and enhance flavor. Classified under HTS 1006.30.10.20 as parboiled long grain rice due to its elongated kernel length exceeding 6.0 mm and parboiling treatment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
46.2%
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 parboiling certification and long grain status (kernels >6mm) via lab testing to confirm HTS 1006.30.10.20 classification
• Provide phytosanitary certificates from exporting country to meet USDA APHIS requirements for rice imports
• Label accurately as 'parboiled' to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is mislabeling as non-parboiled leading to higher duties