Calrose Medium Grain Rice

Calrose is a popular medium grain rice variety known for its slightly sticky texture when cooked, commonly used in sushi and everyday meals. It is semi-milled or wholly milled, polished, and classified under HTS 1006.30.9065 due to its medium grain length (6.2-6.6 mm) and processing method. This rice is imported in bulk for food service and retail packaging.

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.

1006.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If husked but not milled

Husked rice, whether or not broken, falls under heading 1006.20 before semi-milling or polishing occurs.

1006.30.90Same rate: 35%

If long grain variety

Long grain rice (over 6.6 mm) is classified separately within the same subheading group to distinguish from medium grain.

1006.40.00.00Same rate: 35%

If broken rice

Rice broken during milling, regardless of grain length, is directed to heading 1006.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify grain length certification (6.2-6.6 mm) to confirm medium grain classification and avoid reclassification to long or short grain HTS codes

Obtain phytosanitary certificates from exporting countries to meet USDA APHIS requirements for rice imports

Label packages with milling type (semi-milled/wholly milled) and country of origin to comply with FDA food labeling regulations