Indian Basmati Rice 1121 Sella from China
This is a premium long-grain Basmati rice variety 1121 that has been parboiled (sella process), semi-milled, and polished for enhanced flavor and texture retention. It falls under HTS 1006.30.90.59 as it is wholly milled Basmati rice, classified as long-grain within the 'other' category excluding specific short-grain types.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Obtain a phytosanitary certificate from the exporting country to comply with USDA APHIS requirements for rice imports
• Verify Basmati authenticity through GI certification or lab testing, as misclassification can lead to penalties
• Ensure proper fumigation documentation to avoid quarantine issues at US ports