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%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
• 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