Organic Parboiled Brown Rice Mixture from Japan
Certified organic parboiled brown rice blend from multiple sources, semi-milled with bran partially intact. Falls under HTS 1006.30.10.40 as other parboiled mixtures; organic status noted statistically. Parboiling gelatinizes starches for better nutrient retention.
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
• Provide USDA or equivalent organic certification per General Statistical Note 6 for duty treatment
• Test for heavy metals and mycotoxins, common issues in brown rice imports
• Segregate organic shipments to prevent cross-contamination claims