Parboiled Basmati Rice from China

Long-grain Basmati rice that undergoes parboiling, a process where the rice is soaked, steamed, and dried before milling, resulting in semi-milled or wholly milled grains. This falls under HTS 1006.30.10.40 as parboiled rice classified as 'other, including mixtures' due to its specific variety not separately enumerated. It retains key nutrients and has a distinctive aroma.

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 milling degree through lab testing to confirm classification as semi-milled or wholly milled under heading 1006

Include detailed invoices specifying variety, parboiling process, and any admixtures to avoid reclassification to basmati-specific subheadings

Check for pesticide residue compliance with FDA and USDA standards, as rice imports often face enhanced scrutiny