Pakistani Basmati Polished Rice

Aged Pakistani Basmati rice, long-grain, wholly milled and polished to enhance aroma, popular in biryani dishes. HTS 1006.30.9061 covers this as other long-grain milled rice.

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 parboiled long-grain

Parboiled variants of Basmati are in dedicated subheading 1006.30.9015.

1106.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into rice starch

Extraction of starch from milled rice moves to Chapter 11.

2008.19Lower: 27.9% vs 35%

If canned or preserved

Prepared or preserved rice goes to Chapter 20.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Age declaration on invoices; older Basmati may qualify for premium pricing but same HTS

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