Certified Organic Basmati Rice

Premium long-grain Basmati rice that has been semi-milled or wholly milled, polished, and certified organic under approved standards like USDA Organic. It falls under HTS 1006.30.9015 because it is semi-milled or wholly milled rice explicitly designated as certified organic, distinguishing it from conventional rice in the 'Other' category.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1006.30.90Same rate: 35%

If not certified organic but parboiled

Parboiled semi-milled rice without organic certification shifts to the parboiled subheading within the same heading.

1006.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If husked but not milled

Husked rice that is not semi-milled or wholly milled falls under the earlier heading for less processed forms.

0713.10.40Same rate: 35%

If dried and intended for sowing

Organic rice seed dried for planting purposes is classified as rice seed in Chapter 7, not as milled grain.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify organic certification from approved bodies (e.g

USDA NOP) with certificates matching General Statistical Note 6 standards

Provide detailed milling process documentation to confirm semi-milled or wholly milled status, avoiding misclassification as unmilled paddy rice

Watch for common pitfalls like contamination risks during shipping; use sealed, food-grade packaging to maintain organic integrity