Parboiled Brown Rice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
21.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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