Parboiled Brown Rice from Japan
Nutrient-dense brown rice parboiled to drive vitamins into the bran layer, then semi-milled to retain some bran for health benefits. Meets HTS 1006.30.10 for parboiled semi-milled rice. Popular in health food markets for its wholesomeness.
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
• Document bran retention levels to confirm semi-milled status post-parboiling
• Check for organic certification if labeled, per General Statistical Note 6 standards
• Beware of full whitening, which could shift it to wholly milled non-brown categories