Organic Parboiled Brown Rice Mixture from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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