California Pearl Short Grain Milled Rice from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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