Calrose Short Grain Semi-Milled Rice from Mexico
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 — 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
• 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