Jasmine Medium Grain Rice from China
Jasmine rice, often considered medium grain in US tariff terms, offers a fragrant aroma and soft texture ideal for Thai dishes and stir-fries. Processed as wholly milled and polished, it fits HTS 1006.30.9065 for its medium grain characteristics. Imported primarily from Asia for ethnic grocery stores.
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
• Test for varietal purity to ensure it meets medium grain specs, as some Jasmine strains may qualify as long grain
• Include fumigation certificates if required by origin country protocols to prevent pest quarantines at US ports
• Declare milling degree accurately on entry documents to differentiate from parboiled or cargo rice categories