Steam Parboiled Long Grain Rice from China
Rice processed by steam parboiling before milling, resulting in firm long grains that hold shape in cooking. Classified under HTS 1006.30.10.20 for all parboiled long grain rice irrespective of steam vs hot water method.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
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
• Document parboiling temp/time logs if audited for process verification
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for bulk rice bags
• Calculate landed cost including potential 80% over-quota duties