Parboiled Ponni Rice from China
Soft-cooking Ponni rice from Tamil Nadu, parboiled and semi-milled for sticky texture ideal for idlis and dosas. HTS 1006.30.10 applies to its parboiled milled form. Regional favorite in Southern India.
Duty Rate — China → United States
48.7%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide regional origin docs if claiming specific variety protections
• Conduct moisture tests; parboiled rice typically 13-14% to validate process
• Segregate from glazed Ponni to prevent mis-subheading