Parboiled Ponni Rice from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
11.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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