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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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