Parboiled Ponni Rice from Japan
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 — 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
• 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