Traditional Basmati 1509 Sella from China
Basmati 1509 is a high-yielding traditional variety parboiled and wholly milled for superior elongation and aroma in gourmet cooking. Classified precisely under HTS 1006.30.90.59 for its long-grain Basmati characteristics.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
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
• Submit grain length analysis (min 6.6mm) to confirm long-grain status
• Register for FDA prior notice for all rice shipments 24+ hours before arrival
• Beware of varietal mislabeling; use DNA testing for authenticity disputes