Long-Grain White and Short-Grain Brown Rice Blend from Japan
A versatile mix of wholly milled long-grain white rice and semi-milled short-grain brown rice, used in pilafs and sushi hybrids. This qualifies under HTS 1006.30.9085 as a mixture of different rice types within semi-milled or wholly milled categories.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Conduct lab tests for grain length and milling degree if challenged by customs
• Include commercial invoices specifying blend ratios to support 'mixtures' claim
• Monitor for foreign matter limits to comply with FDA food safety standards