Koshihikari Short Grain Polished Rice
Koshihikari is premium Japanese short grain rice, polished to remove bran for sushi and onigiri preparation. It qualifies for HTS 1006.30.90.75 as wholly milled, polished short grain rice outside organic categories. Known for its sticky, sweet profile when cooked.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If aromatic long grain
Aromatic varieties over 6.0 mm like Basmati classify differently even if similar cooking profile.
If unmilled paddy rice
Paddy rice in the husk remains under 1006.10, subject to different agricultural safeguards.
If prepared as puffed rice
Further processed forms like puffed or flaked rice move to Chapter 19 as prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain origin certificates for quota preferences; Japanese short grain often enters under special rice TRQs
• Document polishing degree - over-polished rice may be scrutinized for adulteration
• Comply with FDA prior notice requirements for all rice shipments over 72 hours before arrival
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