Parboiled Sona Masoori Rice from China
Medium-grain Indian Sona Masoori rice parboiled for superior milling yield and flavor retention, semi-milled for light color. Under HTS 1006.30.10 as parboiled milled rice. Staple for South Indian cuisine.
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
• Use supplier affidavits specifying Sona Masoori variety and parboiling method
• Monitor grain length measurements to distinguish from short/medium statistical breaks
• Avoid bulk mixing with non-parboiled to maintain uniform classification