Bomba Medium Grain Rice from China
Bomba rice is a premium medium grain variety prized for its high absorption in paella, expanding significantly without breaking. Semi-milled and glazed for even cooking, it is classified in HTS 1006.30.9065 as other medium grain milled rice. Primarily imported from Spain for gourmet markets.
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
• Provide lab analysis reports confirming medium grain length and absence of broken kernels exceeding limits
• Ensure EU origin certificates for traceability, as Bomba is PDO-protected in some regions
• Avoid common pitfalls like moisture content over 14%, which can trigger FDA rejection