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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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