Thai Hom Mali Jasmine Rice from Japan
Thai Hom Mali is a premium aromatic long-grain rice renowned for its distinctive jasmine fragrance and soft, fluffy texture when cooked. It is semi-milled or wholly milled, polished, and classified under HTS 1006.30.90.57 as Jasmine rice, a specific type of long-grain rice with unique aromatic properties.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify origin certification for Thai Hom Mali to qualify under specific tariff lines; provide Geographical Indication (GI) documents
• Ensure milling degree complies with 'semi-milled or wholly milled' definition; include milling certificates to avoid reclassification
• Label packages with varietal name 'Jasmine' and grain length (>6.6mm) to prevent customs disputes on long-grain status