California Pearl Short Grain Milled Rice from Japan
California Pearl is a short grain rice variety, wholly milled to pearl-white appearance for versatile cooking. Classified in HTS 1006.30.90.75 as non-organic, other short grain milled rice. Popular in risotto and paella adaptations.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include lab analysis for varietal purity; contamination with long grain triggers audits
• Register for Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) filings to expedite release
• Monitor annual rice import licenses if sourcing from quota-limited countries