Parboiled Sona Masoori Rice from Japan
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 — 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
• 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