Pakistani Basmati Polished Rice from China

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.

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

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

Pest inspection critical; weevils common pitfall leading to rejection

Harmonize descriptions across shipping docs to prevent disputes

Pakistani Basmati Polished Rice from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 1006.30.90.61