Calrose Short Grain Semi-Milled Rice from China
Calrose is a popular medium-short grain rice variety commonly grown in California, semi-milled to retain some bran layer for nuttier flavor. It falls under HTS 1006.30.90.75 as semi-milled or wholly milled short grain rice, not specifically certified organic. This classification applies to polished or glazed short grain rice excluding long grain types.
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
• Verify grain length meets USDA short grain criteria (typically under 6.0 mm) to avoid reclassification to long grain HTS codes
• Provide mill certificates confirming semi-milled or wholly milled status and fumigation treatment to prevent quarantine issues
• Include phytosanitary certificates from exporting country; watch for quota restrictions on non-Brazil/Thailand origins